Mechanical or Civil Engineering Faculty, 9-Month

Cornerstone University is seeking a full time, tenure-track, 9-month teaching faculty for our new engineering program. We are a theologically conservative Christian University located in Grand Rapids, MI.

Desired start date: April 2024.

Candidates should be able to teach introductory engineering courses including engineering drafting / CAD and upper-level courses such as machine design 1 and 2, heat transfer, vibrations, fluids, and dynamics. The faculty member will supervise senior research projects of the engineering students. Other responsibilities include management of our engineering lab, professional engagement in the candidate's specialization area, academic advising, student recruitment, course and program assessment, and other departmental duties as assigned. Eligibility for an academic rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Cornerstone‘s engineering program provides a Christ-focused education that is dedicated to smaller class sizes and one on one training of students. Our engineering faculty enjoy working together to mentor and teach our eager students the marvels of mechanical engineering with a Christian WorldView. We have industry-standard lab and facilities.

Requirements and Responsibilities:

A successful candidate will possess a master’s or doctorate in Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering. Or if you have a BS in these engineering disciplines, several years of work-related experience, and a desire to pursue your Master’s, please apply for further discussion.

Physical requirements include the ability to teach 12 credits/semester of classes and labs on campus, use computers, operate lab equipment, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Candidates will be asked if they are authorized to work in the US.

Salary Range: $68,000 – $90,000/year for a 9-month teaching contract. The actual salary will be commensurate with education, professional credentials, and relevant work experience. A full benefit package including health plans, disability coverage, 100% tuition remission for employees and their dependents, and a 403(b) retirement plan is included.

Link to Apply: Engineering Faculty - Cornerstone University

Contact: Hr@cornerstone.edu

About Cornerstone University:

Cornerstone University is a vibrant interdenominational evangelical university that prepares students for lives of global influence in an academically rigorous, spiritually rich educational community. It is located minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, a dynamic city in Western Michigan that offers a wealth of outdoor and cultural activities. Learn more about Cornerstone at www.cornerstone.edu.

Review of candidates will begin immediately. Applicants will be contacted if an interview is desired. Each candidate must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, be active in a local church and espouse a theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University as evidenced by fully affirming the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession”.