Assistant or Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Montana State University is hiring a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering to join its Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department in Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana. This tenure-track faculty position invites driven scholars to shape the next generation of engineers while building a nationally recognized research portfolio.

About the Role

As an Assistant or Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Montana State University, you will balance teaching, mentorship, and original scholarship. The role centers on advancing engineering education across degree levels while establishing a thriving, externally supported research agenda in a focus area suited to your expertise. This is an on-site appointment based in Bozeman.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction to both undergraduate and graduate students within the Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department.
• Establish and grow a sustained, distinguished scholarly program supported by external funding.
• Pursue an appropriate area of research focus that complements departmental and institutional strengths.
• Generate impactful scholarly output and publications that advance the field.
• Build collaborative ties with Montana State University's research centers and regional partners.
• Mentor and guide students in their academic and research pursuits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability or strong potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• A record of, or clear promise for, productive and fundable research in mechanical engineering.
• The drive to secure external grant funding and sustain a long-term scholarly program.
• A collaborative mindset suited to partnering with campus research centers and regional organizations.
• Credentials commensurate with appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.

About Montana State University

Located in Bozeman within Gallatin County, Montana State University is a research-active institution where the Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department connects rigorous teaching with meaningful discovery. Faculty here work alongside established research centers and regional collaborators in a setting known for its engaged academic community.

How to Apply

Ready to advance your academic career as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Montana State University in Bozeman? View the full listing and submit your application to be considered for this full-time faculty opportunity.