Inside Higher Ed
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Inside Higher Ed, Hempstead, New York, United States
Position Title
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Position Number 896938
School / Division School of Engineering
Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time
Description The Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in mechanical engineering in the Department of Engineering at Hofstra University. The Department of Engineering has an opening for a faculty member with an earned Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. Engineering programs at Hofstra are experiencing rapid growth, and the successful applicant will contribute to the department’s ability to offer a top-tier undergraduate educational experience to our students. Candidates must be effective communicators with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, be able to initiate sustained research – especially of a type that can involve advanced undergraduates – and show initiative in seeking external funding for research. The start date for this position is September 1, 2026.
Qualifications
PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
Successful candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community
Preferred Skills
Expertise in thermal sciences, energy engineering, and/or similar fields
Application Instructions
Cover Letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching and research interests
Sample publications
Contact information for three or more academic references
Deadline All applications received by February 1, 2026, will receive full consideration. Open until filled.
Salary $100,000-$110,000
EEO Statement Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Position Number 896938
School / Division School of Engineering
Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time
Description The Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in mechanical engineering in the Department of Engineering at Hofstra University. The Department of Engineering has an opening for a faculty member with an earned Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. Engineering programs at Hofstra are experiencing rapid growth, and the successful applicant will contribute to the department’s ability to offer a top-tier undergraduate educational experience to our students. Candidates must be effective communicators with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, be able to initiate sustained research – especially of a type that can involve advanced undergraduates – and show initiative in seeking external funding for research. The start date for this position is September 1, 2026.
Qualifications
PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
Successful candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community
Preferred Skills
Expertise in thermal sciences, energy engineering, and/or similar fields
Application Instructions
Cover Letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching and research interests
Sample publications
Contact information for three or more academic references
Deadline All applications received by February 1, 2026, will receive full consideration. Open until filled.
Salary $100,000-$110,000
EEO Statement Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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