💼 Full-Time Position

Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

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Western Kentucky University
📍 Bowling Green, KY, United States
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Location
Bowling Green, United States
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Posted
June 20, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Mon Sep 8 2025 Job Description:
The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Kentucky University seeks to fill a nine-month, tenure-eligible faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Program. The position is expected to begin August 17, 2026. Depending on circumstances, it may be possible to begin in January 2026. WKU is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity in undergraduate engineering education and professional engagement with regional industry. For a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position, the areas of priority and specialization include thermo-fluids and mechanical systems. However, candidates from other related areas will also be considered.

The ideal candidate will be able to guide students on projects and will have a strong interest in creating and expanding existing external collaborations, including performing a...