Job Description

Job Description

Idaho State University’s Department of Mechanical and Measurement & Control Engineering (MMCE) invites applications to join our dynamic and growing team. The position is for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Energy and Power Systems starting August 2026.

As an Assistant Professor in MMCE, the expectations for the successful applicant are to participate in developing and teaching both undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering courses, as well as in the core undergraduate curriculum, to build a collaborative, externally funded research program and to perform professional service. Consideration will be given to applicants with broad research interests in Energy systems which may include but are not limited to energy generation, energy storage, energy efficiency of power systems and renewable energy. To aid in these endeavors, the candidate is expected to participate synergistically with MMCE faculty in the activities of the Engineering Research Center (ERC), other research activities in the College of Science and Engineering (CoSE), across campus, and with external collaborators such as researchers at the nearby Idaho National Laboratory (INL).

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching a broad set of undergraduate/graduate courses across the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. Courses may be offered via distance learning to the Idaho Falls and Twin Falls campuses.
• Pursue and establish an active, collaborative, externally funded research program, including publication of research, participation at conferences, and supporting undergraduate and graduate students.
• Undergraduate/graduate student recruitment and academic advising.
• Must be willing and capable to building synergistic interactions both within the department, and across campus.
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research projects.
• Perform professional and university (department, college, and university) service.
• Mentoring undergraduate student projects and clubs.


Minimum Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field (ABD will be considered, degree must be in hand no later than August 2026).
• Strong interest in mechanical engineering undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Demonstrated record of research (publications and/or seeking external funding).
• Obtain an Idaho Professional Engineering (P.E.) license within three years.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in mechanical engineering.
• Demonstrated commitment to building collaborative partnerships and establishing externally funded research program with mechanical engineering faculty.
• Demonstrated potential for establishing research collaborations with external partners such as INL, other national labs and industries in the area of energy systems.
• Involvement with student groups and organizations.
• Evidence of course or program assessment (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, ABET).
• Industry experience and/or post-doctoral experience.