Position Summary:
Position Title: Tenure Track Faculty – Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Bowling Green State University is searching for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Mechanical and/or Manufacturing Engineering with a start date August 7, 2023. The individual will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate level courses in the areas of thermal, fluid, and/or manufacturing. The Department is seeking outstanding individuals whose research focus lies at the forefront of fluid or thermal science such as multiscale modeling and simulation, thermal management of electronic components and/or batteries, heat exchangers, clean energy, manufacturing process modeling, etc. Priority will be given to candidates with computational expertise in fluids and/or thermal sciences. The successful candidate will help to continue to develop the curriculum to ABET accreditation standards.

The College of Technology is undergoing a major transformation by creating a School of Engineering to replace the current Department of Engineering Technologies. The School of Engineering will host our current B.S. in Systems Engineering and M.S. in Logistic Systems Engineering, and is scheduled to launch three additional engineering programs in Fall 2023 – Electronics and Computer engineering, Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering, and Robotics engineering.

The curriculum is heavily focused on hands-on education and applied research and mandates cooperative education courses for all students. Current programs are focused on ABET-ETAC accredited engineering technology programs, three of which are being converted to engineering. Additionally, technology programs will also be offered under the School of Engineering.

For further information regarding the department and its programs, please visit our website. However, please note that the changes related to the School of Engineering are currently in process and are not yet reflected on the website. https://www.bgsu.edu/technology-architecture-and-applied-engineering/schools-and-departments/engineering-technologies.html

Bowling Green State University is a nationally ranked public university committed to redefining student success in a high-achieving, innovative environment. In 2021, Forbes ranked BGSU as the No. 3 midsize employer in the United States, highlighting the University’s commitment to its faculty and staff. Serving as the core of the University’s academic community, more than 800 full-time faculty members are engaged in teaching, research and creative activities, with over 2,000 full-time staff members to support the operations and education of over 20,000 students. The University houses the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics, a partnership among three institutions BGSU, Owens Community College, and Findley University. BGSU is located in Northwest Ohio and is home to over 400 manufacturing companies. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, NASA Glenn Research Center, and Intel’s future semiconductor fabrication facility are all located approximately 2.5 hours from Bowling Green, OH.

Essential Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate level courses in the areas of thermal, fluid, and/or manufacturing
- Conduct research in the areas of thermal or fluids science such as multiscale modeling and simulation, thermal management of electronic components and/or battery, heat exchangers, clean energy, manufacturing process modeling, etc.
- Conduct research that leads to high-quality peer-reviewed publications in relevant areas
- Conduct research that is supported by external funding
- Reach out and interact, and partner with industry
- Provide appropriate service to the department, college, university, and the profession
- Engage in a leadership role for the program.
Minimum Qualifications & Salary:
Minimum Qualifications:
- A doctoral degree in mechanical and/or manufacturing engineering, Aerospace Engineering or very closely related discipline is required. Individuals who expect to complete their Ph.D. before the start date of the contract (August 7, 2023) will be considered.
- Evidence of peer-reviewed publications in relevant research areas

Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of industry experience –or– at least 1 year of teaching and developing undergraduate/graduate courses at the university level
- Evidence of external funding in relevant areas
Additional Information:
Salary & Benefits:
Competitive and commensurate with peer institution levels for rank and position in keeping with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.