The Pennsylvania State University, the Altoona College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate will teach courses in engineering and engineering technology. Possible course topics include computer-aided design, engineering mechanics, manufacturing materials and processes, machine design, mechanical drives, measurement and instrumentation, control systems, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics. The position requires at least three years of industrial experience or its equivalent.

The position requires a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or related field, and is a tenure-track appointment at the level of assistant professor or a rank commensurate with qualifications beginning in Fall 2010. Applicants should present a record of evidence and potential effectiveness in teaching, research, and service. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate education, research, student recruitment and retention, and curricular development and assessment. Penn State Altoona offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.

Applicants should send a letter of application establishing their qualifications; a current vita; a description of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness; a statement of research interests; transcripts (official transcripts required at the time of an interview); and three letters of reference. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications and accompanying materials electronically to businessandengineering@psu.edu in Word or PDF formats. Review of applications will begin the week of November 1, 2009, and continue until the position is filled. Non-electronic inquiries, applications, and additional materials should be sent to:

Grant Risha, Chair Search Committee for Mechanical Engineering Penn State Altoona Box B-30471 3000 Ivyside Park Altoona, PA 16601-3760

For additional information about Penn State Altoona, please visit our web page at http://www.altoona.psu.edu

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