University of New Haven
Tagliatela College of Engineering
Faculty Position in Mechanical Design, Search #14-121
The Department of Mechanical, Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Tagliatela College
of Engineering (TCoE) at the University of New Haven invites applications for a tenure-track
faculty position in mechanical engineering with emphasis on the area of mechanical design at the
Assistant or Associate Professor levels. The expected starting date is September 1, 2015.
Required qualifications: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering; a minimum of 3 years industrial
experience related to mechanical design; experience teaching mechanical design and record of
scholarly publications commensurate with rank; demonstrated academic leadership reflecting a
commitment to shared governance; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proven
ability to work as a contributing and collegial member of a team; experience using contemporary
engineering tools in mechanical engineering design; and authorization to work in the U.S.
Primary responsibilities: Teaching undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering design
courses and supervising design projects; taking a leadership role in coordinating the Bachelor of
Science in Mechanical Engineering program; seeking grants and conducting research appropriate
for the rank; collaborating with colleagues in the department and/or college; and maintaining
strong ties with industry.
The Department of Mechanical, Civil and Environmental Engineering comprises 16 full time
faculty, including 7 in mechanical engineering. In addition to teaching, faculty are involved in
disciplinary, interdisciplinary and engineering education scholarly activities, including
mechatronics, renewable energy, and structural mechanics. BSME and MSME degree programs
are offered which enroll over 200 undergraduate and 40 graduate full time mechanical
engineering students, respectively.
About UNH and TCoE: The University of New Haven (UNH) is a private, top-tier
comprehensive institution recognized as a national leader in experiential education. Founded in
1920 on the campus of Yale University in cooperation with Northeastern University, UNH
moved to its current West Haven campus in 1960. The University operates a satellite campus in
Tuscany, Italy, and a graduate business campus in Orange, Connecticut. It also offers programs
in California and New Mexico. The University enrolls approximately 6,400 students, including
nearly 1,800 graduate students and more than 4,600 undergraduates- the majority of whom reside
in University housing. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Henry C.
Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, Tagliatela College of Engineering, and
College of Lifelong & eLearning, UNH offers 75 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
The Tagliatela College of Engineering (TCoE) takes pride in providing students with a wellbalanced mix of hands-on education and a strong theoretical foundation that allows graduates to
function effectively and confidently in the workplace. Our graduates are highly sought-after and
known by employers to be work-ready. Our curricula in core engineering and applied science
disciplines are combined with strong interdisciplinary coursework, internships in the field,
extracurricular activities, and research opportunities to enable our graduates to remain a step
ahead of the competition in today's crowded job market. TCoE is the only private engineering
college in the state of Connecticut that offers seven ABET accredited engineering and applied
science programs (chemical, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, and system engineering, and
computer science). TCoE’s reputation extends beyond Connecticut, as more than half of our
incoming freshmen are from out-of-state. We also serve a significant number of international
students, which provides greater multicultural opportunities for all. TCoE has been ranked in the
top tier of undergraduate engineering programs nationwide in the 2014 edition of U.S. News &
World Report’s “Best Colleges.”
Application Process: All information on candidates will be kept confidential. Review of
applications will start on January 15, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Qualified
candidates should submit a cover letter describing their academic and/or industry experiences
relevant to the position, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and achievements, brief
statement of research plans, and contact information for at least three professional references to:
hrdept@newhaven.edu. Please reference the Search #14-121 in the subject line of the email to
help ensure proper delivery. You may also mail this information to:
Search Committee # 14-121
University of New Haven
300 Boston Post Road • West Haven, CT 06516
The University of New Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer