Department of Mechanical Engineering

Contractually Limited Appointment

A new era in engineering is unfolding in the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University, one designed to address the needs of the 21st century. Guided by a new five-year strategic plan, the Faculty is committed to promoting socially responsible engineering, advancing research for a sustainable society and developing the global engineer of the future. To this end, the Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking an outstanding individual for a Contractually Limited Appointment in Mechanical Engineering Design.  Experience in the following areas is desirable: Computed Aided Design and Manufacturing, Industrial Product Design, Design Synthesis, Design of Mechanical and Fluid Power Elements, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

The appointment will commence September 1, 2011 and will be initially for one year.  Applicants will hold a Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related branch of engineering. The recruited individual will teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses, develop graduate level courses, and support departmental growth in Mechanical Design.

Letters of application, accompanied by the applicant’s curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of at least three references are to be sent to: Professor S. Habibi, Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, JHE Rm. 316, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4L7, email:  chairme@mcmaster.ca.

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Posted: August 4, 2011