Assistant or Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering SUNY Maritime College

SUNY Maritime College Location: Bronx, NY Category: Faculty Positions Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Tue Sep 29 2026 Job Description:The Engineering Department at Maritime College, State University of New York is seeking to fill a mechanical engineering faculty position. The Assistant or Associate Professor position will be a tenure-track, academic year appointment. The Maritime College mechanical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET and is focused on applied mechanics. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach core engineering courses and applied mechanics courses for mechanical engineering majors in a collaborative, team-based environment. Experience with first-year introductory engineering courses is also desirable. Faculty will be encouraged to conduct applied research in engineering or other areas of scholarship.SUNY Maritime College is committed to further strengthening its inclusive campus community, one that comprises a diverse faculty, student body, and staff. Maritime College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, and members of underrepresented groups. Job Requirements:Required QualificationsA Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely allied field (e.g., Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture) together with previous academic or industrial experience is required for the Associate Professor Rank. A reasonable expectation of timely completion of a Ph.D. is required for the Assistant Professor Rank. Practical industrial or research experience is highly desirable, particularly marine industrial experience. Holding a Professional Engineering license or a USCG license as a marine engineering officer is also highly desirable. Highly qualified individuals not holding a Ph.D. may be considered for a full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer position Additional Information:Classification/Salary Range: The Assistant or Associate Professor position is a tenure-track, academic year appointment United University Professions (UUP) position.The anticipated salary range for the position is $90,000.00 to $115,000.00 annually, Appointments will be for a fixed term of one or two years, with one-to three-year extensions possible by mutual consent. Compensation includes a full benefits package in accordance with the contract between the State University of New York and United University Professionals, and includes an outstanding benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. For additional information, please see the UUP Benefits Summary:Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.Special Notes: This is a Full- Time Academic Year UUP position. Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.Budget Title: Assistant Professor 10 Month or Associate Professor 10 MonthLocal Title: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering or Associate Professor of Mechanical EngineeringFull-time position is available starting Fall 2027SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest