Engineering Professor (mechanical or electical)

Hesston College seeks an Engineering Professor to teach courses as a faculty member in the School of Engineering. The Engineering Professor will teach engineering design courses up to and including a senior capstone sequence. Additional coursework will be assigned based on the individual strengths, preferences and the experience of the successful candidate.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Use state-of-the-art classroom teaching technologies
  • Equip and manage the design laboratory
  • Assist with engineering curriculum and program development
  • Participate in the accreditation process
  • Contribute to success of the Hesston College Robotics Team
  • Communicate effectively with students and staff
  • Maintain effective working relationships

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, agricultural engineering or a related discipline
  • Commitment to student-centered instruction
  • Experience teaching post-secondary engineering students
  • Experience working in the engineering discipline
  • Experience teaching in various modalities (face to face, hybrid, online, etc.)
  • Interest in or experience with robotics and automation
  • Able to work effectively as a team member and independently
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ph.D. preferred

Hesston College, a small faith-based liberal arts institution located in Hesston, Kansas, is known for its student-centered approach to education. The college is excited to expand its engineering faculty to help produce talented engineering graduates willing to serve locally, nationally and internationally.

If this 9-month, full-time, benefits-eligible, position sounds of interest to you, please send a cover letter, application, curriculum vitae and copies of transcripts to joinus@hesston.edu. Our goal is to hire the most qualified candidates, and that could be you! Hesston College embraces continual learning of diversity, equity and inclusion on campus. EOE