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　　Faculty - Mechanical Engineering - College of Engineering & Technology

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　　Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.

　　Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

　　Do you want to be part of a growing College of Engineering and Technology (http://www.gcu.edu/College-of-Science-Engineering-and-Technology-.php) with a teaching-focused mission? Are you an industry expert who wants to share your expertise as an Engineering Professional with undergraduate students? We may have the teaching opportunity you have been looking for.

　　The College of Science, Engineering and Technology, is seeking a full time faculty member to teach Mechanical Engineering for the traditional ground campus.

　　Do you want to work collaboratively across all colleges, and with industry leaders to promote human flourishing? We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community and integrate faith.

　　Location: GCU's Main Campus, 33rd Ave. and Camelback Phoenix, Arizona

　　What you will do:

　　Equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession.

　　Teaches undergraduate courses within the major

　　Assists students outside classroom hours

　　Stays current on topics and practices related to the discipline

　　Assists administration in driving curriculum design & development

　　Works with leadership on strategic planning initiatives advancing engineering education

　　Develops and administers forward-thinking short and long term plans for development and growth

　　Provides vision and leadership promoting consensus building and collaboration

　　Assists the University in building a solid foundation for growth of engineering programs

　　Mentors undergraduate majors in mechanical engineering

　　Fosters and promotes diversity and collegiality among faculty, students, and staff and is an advocate for change

　　Develops and maintains relationships with industry to support internships, project collaborations, industrial mentoring and Capstone projects

　　Actively supports college/university mission and initiatives

　　Actively participates on college and/or university committees

　　Assists the Dean in developing internal and external communities that promote the major field of study, college, and University

　　Provides leadership to adjunct faculty

　　What you need:

　　Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution

　　1-3 years of relevant work experience in an engineering field or higher education teaching experience in an engineering program. An equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education may be substituted.

　　An extensive, advanced, and current knowledge of mechanical engineering, specifically, in one of the following sub-disciplines - dynamics, dynamic systems and control, and material science, or a closely related field.

　　Able to teach related coursework in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology

　　Ability to articulate a clear understanding of values-based education from a Christian perspective.

　　Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Doctoral degree in aerospace engineering, or similar, from a regionally accredited institution.

　　3-5 years of relevant work experience in an engineering field and engineering teaching experience

　　Familiarity with higher education, curriculum planning, best teaching and administrative practices; or a record of excellence in teaching.

　　Understanding of the various methods of adult learning

　　Why work at GCU:

　　Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

　　Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

　　Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

　　Free covered parking

　　We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

　　Free on-site gyms on campus

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　　Phoenix, AZ (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=- Phoenix, AZ, 85001)

　　Posted: 1/24/2024

　　Job Status: Full Time

　　Job Reference #: R000052879