Professor - Mechanical Engineering
Job Description
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at SIT is seeking a vibrant and visionary department coordinator with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. The ideal candidate will bring academic and leadership excellence, a collaborative mindset, and the passion to help build a globally connected engineering program. The role delivers comprehensive lessons alongside international faculty from the United States, Europe, and beyond, supporting high-quality instruction, mentorship, and capacity building through virtual and hybrid platforms.
Educational Level
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
Preferred Skills
Experience coordinating international or virtual academic programs; familiarity with ABET or similar accreditation standards; experience working in multicultural and interdisciplinary environments.
Experience Required
Academic or research experience at the rank of Associate Professor or higher, with demonstrated leadership and administrative experience in an academic setting
Compensation & Positions
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience
Positions Available: 2
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
- Academic or research experience at the rank of Associate Professor or higher
- Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience in an academic setting
- Strong track record in teaching, research, and mentorship
- Demonstrated proficiency with relevant engineering databases, day-to-day software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), computer-aided design software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo), engineering analysis and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, MATLAB/Simulink), computational fluid dynamics software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent), and modern manufacturing, testing, and data acquisition systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to educational quality, innovation, and community impact
Responsibilities
- Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Mechanical Engineering curriculum aligned with international standards
- Support and coordinate a virtual teaching program with international professionals and diaspora experts
- Ensure alignment with ABET accreditation standards by overseeing course material quality, student progress, and academic outcomes
- Supervise course projects and bring cutting-edge research and industry-relevant innovation knowledge to students through mentoring
- Contribute actively to departmental and institutional governance by serving on academic committees to achieve institutional strategic goals
- Foster collaborations with national and international research and technology organizations
How to Apply
Place of Application
Shaggar Institute of Technology, Koyye Feche office with in working days after of this announcement
Address
Shaggar Institute of Technology, Infront of Koyye Feche Woreda office, 2nd Floor Incubation Building
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Language Skills
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are required for this academic position.
Please submit your resume and cover letter with the subject line "Professor - Mechanical Engineering - Application" to the email address below. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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