Description
Full-Time Professor in Mechanical Engineering
Disruption is the new normal, and at Tecnológico de Monterrey, every morning we wake up with the responsibility of transforming our surroundings. Our processes are people-centered, ensuring extraordinary experiences through our talent and the innovative Educational Model. Here, you’ll find your purpose, seize innovative opportunities, and be part of a collaborative culture based on inclusion, meritocracy, and respect.
What will you do?
You will contribute to strengthening the department's research areas and strategic projects, particularly in mechanical design, computational mechanics, mechanism design, finite element analysis and mechanical vibrations. At the same time, you will enrich teaching activities through an academic and professional trajectory that fosters innovation and leadership in students, aligned with the principles, values, and vision of Tecnológico de Monterrey. In addition to your teaching and research responsibilities, you will build academic partnerships with internationally renowned universities to develop leading professionals.
What are we looking for?
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering.
Conduct high-impact research, attract funding, and publish in leading international journals
Develop collaborative research projects with national and international institutions and with the industrial sector, generating scientific publications, securing external funding, and strengthening the department’s global leadership.
Supervise theses and mentor undergraduate/graduate students
Promote educational innovation through the Tec21 Model by designing and implementing new teaching and learning strategies in mechanics and manufacturing.
Participate in departmental committees, academic faculty activities, and collegiate groups for curriculum design, continuous improvement, and accreditation processes.
Support student attraction and retention initiatives for academic programs linked to the Department of Mechanics and Advanced Materials.
Requirements
What we are looking for:
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (e.g., mechanical design, mechanical vibrations, computational mechanics, mechanism design, mechanics of materials).
Teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate level.
Strong research background with demonstrated productivity in high-quality peer-reviewed journals (Q1 or Q2 JCR ranking).
Proven experience in scientific and technological research, with the ability to collaborate on projects with other institutions and/or the industrial sector.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (TOEFL ≥ 600, IELTS ≥ 7.0, or equivalent – C1 level)
Desirable qualifications:
At least 3 years of experience in teaching, research projects, educational innovation, consulting
Experience in securing external funding for research projects.
Why work with us?
Our talent is the driving force behind our success. Their talent, dedication, and passion are the fundamental pillars of our organization. That’s why we focus on offering quality benefits that promote emotional balance, financial well-being, and professional development.
About Tecnológico de Monterrey
Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) is one of the top private universities in Latin America, consistently ranked among the top 200 universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings). With a strong commitment to innovation, internationalization, and research excellence, the School of Engineering and Sciences hosts cutting-edge laboratories, interdisciplinary research groups, and provides an outstanding environment for faculty development.
At Tecnológico de Monterrey, we operate under the principle of equal opportunities. Therefore, we do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social condition, health status, religious beliefs, political doctrine, or disability.
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