Mechanical Engineering Faculty (Tenure-Track)
Position Summary: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Oklahoma Christian University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. As a teaching-focused institution, we prioritize student mentorship, excellent classroom instruction, and holistic student development.
In this role, you will teach undergraduate courses, mentor senior capstone projects, and frequently interact with and advise students. While research efforts are welcomed and encouraged, they are not a requirement for tenure. This position reports directly to the Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
Salary & Benefits
Salary and academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Retirement Plan: 403(b) plan with generous employer matching contributions.
- Health Insurance: Robust health insurance premium support.
- Tuition Discounts: Generous tuition perks for employees and their dependents.
- Additional exclusive university wellness, lifestyle, and campus benefits.
Primary Responsibilities
- Engineering Instruction: Teach undergraduate courses (12 hours per semester) based upon the needs of the department and your specific area of expertise.
- Capstone Mentorship: Guide and mentor students through senior engineering capstone design projects.
- Student Advising: Hold regular office hours for student aid, academic advisement, and career mentorship, including providing recommendations for students entering the industry.
- Accreditation & Assessment: Complete formal course assessments and improvement projects as a part of the regular ABET accreditation process.
- Departmental Advancement: Assist with general department initiatives, including student recruitment, industry relations, curriculum development, and fundraising.
- Mission Integration: Participate in campus life, which may include delivering chapel devotionals and supporting the spiritual growth of students.
Position Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with undergraduate students about life, academics, and advising, both in and out of the classroom.
- Mission Alignment: Must be actively engaged in a life of Christian faith and service, demonstrated by conduct consistent with the OC Covenant and beliefs consistent with the OC Statement of Commitment, including active membership in a local church.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (highly preferred for tenure-track track).
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Systems Engineering, or Aerodynamics.
- Prior teaching or industry experience.
Timetable: Application review is underway and will continue until the position is filled. Apply by clicking the button below.
OC Mission and Purpose: Oklahoma Christian University educates, mentors, and inspires learners to fulfill their God-given potential. OC is committed to hiring employees actively engaged in Christian discipleship as we strive to create an employment culture that encourages faculty and staff to lean into the university’s Christian mission, emphasizing authenticity and unity, not uniformity. We encourage you to explore our beliefs to determine if our mission is your calling.
Oklahoma Christian University does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, age, sex, disability, or national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in employment, admissions, or the provision of services, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, subject to the provisions of the following, the University actively seeks to diversify its employee and student base. Oklahoma Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ, and the University is controlled by a Board of Trustees, all of whom are members of the Church of Christ. The University operates within the Christian-oriented aims, ideals, and religious tenets of the Church of Christ as taught in Holy Scripture. Thus, as a religiously-controlled institution of higher education, Oklahoma Christian University is exempt from compliance with some provisions of certain civil rights laws, including some requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1974. The University intentionally claims and protects its rights to hire co-religionists and individuals who share and support the mission of the University.
