Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Position Details

Position Information

About Hofstra

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Position Title

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Position Number

896938

Position Category

School/Division

School of Engineering

Department

Full-Time or Part-Time

Full-Time

Description

The Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science is pleased to invite 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.


The 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. Hence, 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. More information about Hofstra University’s Department of Engineering can be found at .


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 Quals Summary

• Expertise in thermal sciences, energy engineering, and/or similar fields.

Special Instructions

Please upload the following with your application, for consideration:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching and research interests
• Sample publications
• Contact information for three or more academic references

All applications received by February 1, 2026, will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to [email protected].

Deadline

Open unitl filled

Tenure Track

Yes

Date Posted

12/15/2025

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.

Salary/Salary Range

$100,000-$110,000

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

• Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.