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Posted June 17, 2026

Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor - Mechanical Engineering

Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States 19085 Full Time
Reference: 285308734

Villanova University


Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor - Mechanical Engineering



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Posting Number: 20260044F
Position Title: Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor - Mechanical Engineering
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: full-time/9-months
Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering
Position Summary:
Why work at Villanova?
  • Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
  • Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.


Villanova University’s Mechanical Engineering Department seeks applications for a full-time non-tenure track visiting faculty position. This is an appointment for the fall and spring semesters of the 2026-2027 academic year. The primary responsibilities include teaching 12 contact hours for the semester, with typically two to three preparations. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering.

The Department is recognized as a national leader in providing a distinctive broad-based mechanical engineering education, grounded in Augustinian Catholic values, and a commitment to service. The Department has 18 full-time tenure track faculty members, 5 full-time teaching faculty, approximately 300 undergraduate (freshman through senior) students and more than 100 graduate students, and offers B.S. and M.S. (Mechanical Engineering) degrees. A Ph.D. program is offered by the College of Engineering. We strive to be widely acknowledged as a premier program known for our outstanding pedagogy and curricula, international opportunities, and personal attention to students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Teaching undergraduate courses and labs
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely aligned discipline is required (must be completed at the time of hire).
  • The applicant must demonstrate a dedication to teaching excellence.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering is strongly preferred.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants:
Applications must include:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • A statement on teaching philosophy
  • Applications must also include contact information for three (3) references who will be contacted to submit confidential letters of recommendation if the applicant is being highly considered.

All finalists will be required to submit transcripts, including official copy of PhD program.
Posting Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
Competitive salary.
Salary Band:
Job Classification: faculty

References Needed

References Needed

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Maximum Number of References Needed 3

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Documents needed to complete your application:

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  4. Transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Letters of Reference (uploaded by applicant)
  2. Other Document




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