Pennsylvania State University
Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Texas, United States
Overview
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-line position in Mechanical Engineering at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the area of batteries and/or energy storage. Energy storage is an interdisciplinary field with opportunities for collaboration across materials, chemical kinetics, control theory, and systems engineering, with applications across the university. The position is co-funded by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Institute of Energy and the Environment at Penn State. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is home to more than 65 faculty, 350 graduate students, and 1110 undergraduate students, with research funding in excess of $41.9M per year. Penn State encourages interdisciplinary research through university-level institutes focused on materials, health, and energy. The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs in mechanical engineering, including online graduate programs in mechanical engineering and in additive manufacturing and design. The Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE) connects interdisciplinary teams to address energy and environmental challenges. Further information on IEE is available at its website. Responsibilities
Teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Develop an internationally recognized, externally-funded research program. Contribute to the operation and promotion of the department, college, university, and profession through service. Engage in interdisciplinary research collaborations and promote excellence and innovation in interdisciplinary research. Collaborate with Penn State's Institute of Energy and the Environment; the successful candidate will be a collaborative leader. Qualifications
Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in engineering or a closely related field by the appointment start date; demonstrated ability as a teacher or researcher; evidence of growth in scholarly or professional achievement. Associate Professor: same qualifications as the Assistant Professor, with evidence of an established reputation in scholarly or professional achievement. Application Process
To be considered, applications must be submitted on the Penn State site. Screening will begin on October 31, 2025, and will continue until positions are filled. Applicants should submit: a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a statement on research; a statement on teaching; a statement on alignment with Penn State Values of Respect and Community; copies of 3 key publications; and names and addresses of five professional references. A single PDF containing all application materials is required and must not exceed 5 MB. Background Checks
Employment with the University requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies. Benefits
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents. For more detailed information, please visit the Benefits Page. EEO and Contact
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, contact the university for assistance. Apply online at the Penn State Workday job posting for the Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (REQ_0000070939). Campus Security and Safety
For safety information and to review the Annual Security Report, visit the Penn State police/clery information site. Copyright 2025 Penn State Jobelephant. All rights reserved.
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The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-line position in Mechanical Engineering at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the area of batteries and/or energy storage. Energy storage is an interdisciplinary field with opportunities for collaboration across materials, chemical kinetics, control theory, and systems engineering, with applications across the university. The position is co-funded by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Institute of Energy and the Environment at Penn State. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is home to more than 65 faculty, 350 graduate students, and 1110 undergraduate students, with research funding in excess of $41.9M per year. Penn State encourages interdisciplinary research through university-level institutes focused on materials, health, and energy. The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs in mechanical engineering, including online graduate programs in mechanical engineering and in additive manufacturing and design. The Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE) connects interdisciplinary teams to address energy and environmental challenges. Further information on IEE is available at its website. Responsibilities
Teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Develop an internationally recognized, externally-funded research program. Contribute to the operation and promotion of the department, college, university, and profession through service. Engage in interdisciplinary research collaborations and promote excellence and innovation in interdisciplinary research. Collaborate with Penn State's Institute of Energy and the Environment; the successful candidate will be a collaborative leader. Qualifications
Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in engineering or a closely related field by the appointment start date; demonstrated ability as a teacher or researcher; evidence of growth in scholarly or professional achievement. Associate Professor: same qualifications as the Assistant Professor, with evidence of an established reputation in scholarly or professional achievement. Application Process
To be considered, applications must be submitted on the Penn State site. Screening will begin on October 31, 2025, and will continue until positions are filled. Applicants should submit: a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a statement on research; a statement on teaching; a statement on alignment with Penn State Values of Respect and Community; copies of 3 key publications; and names and addresses of five professional references. A single PDF containing all application materials is required and must not exceed 5 MB. Background Checks
Employment with the University requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies. Benefits
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents. For more detailed information, please visit the Benefits Page. EEO and Contact
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, contact the university for assistance. Apply online at the Penn State Workday job posting for the Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (REQ_0000070939). Campus Security and Safety
For safety information and to review the Annual Security Report, visit the Penn State police/clery information site. Copyright 2025 Penn State Jobelephant. All rights reserved.
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