Inside Higher Ed
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Inside Higher Ed, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635
Overview
The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) at the University of Florida invites applications for multiple full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor. The positions have an anticipated start date of August 2026. We are seeking candidates in all areas related to mechanical and aerospace engineering, with a special interest in fluid mechanics (including aerodynamics, aerospace propulsion, and acoustics), space sciences and technologies, computational sciences, and robotics. Integration of AI with these research areas is a major thrust at the University of Florida. Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the mechanical and aerospace engineering curricula. Initiate and sustain externally sponsored research programs. Recruit and supervise graduate students. Engage in service activities for the University of Florida and the profession. Minimum Qualifications
PhD in a related field by the start date. Preferred Qualifications
Dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and service, and evidence of scholarly achievements. A record of successful proposal writing, PhD student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching. Additional Information
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. The department emphasizes AI integration and has facilities and growth in AI-related areas. UF is committed to equal education, opportunity, and access. If you require reasonable accommodations to apply, please contact the appropriate offices listed in the posting. Applications must be submitted through UFCareers with Search Job #537296 and include required documents as PDFs as specified. For any questions about the position, contact the Faculty Search Chair at maefacultysearch@mae.ufl.edu. Application Instructions
Essential documents include: (1) cover letter specifying research area, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) contact information for 3–5 references, (4) a research program vision statement, (5) a teaching statement, and (6) up to three refereed journal or conference articles. Additional documents should be uploaded as one PDF in the application. Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, research statement, and education vision statement aligned with the department mission. Complete applications must be submitted via the UF Careers site: Search Job #537296. About UF & Equal Opportunity
The University of Florida is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities. UF is committed to equal education, opportunity, and access. Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. UF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) at the University of Florida invites applications for multiple full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor. The positions have an anticipated start date of August 2026. We are seeking candidates in all areas related to mechanical and aerospace engineering, with a special interest in fluid mechanics (including aerodynamics, aerospace propulsion, and acoustics), space sciences and technologies, computational sciences, and robotics. Integration of AI with these research areas is a major thrust at the University of Florida. Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the mechanical and aerospace engineering curricula. Initiate and sustain externally sponsored research programs. Recruit and supervise graduate students. Engage in service activities for the University of Florida and the profession. Minimum Qualifications
PhD in a related field by the start date. Preferred Qualifications
Dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and service, and evidence of scholarly achievements. A record of successful proposal writing, PhD student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching. Additional Information
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. The department emphasizes AI integration and has facilities and growth in AI-related areas. UF is committed to equal education, opportunity, and access. If you require reasonable accommodations to apply, please contact the appropriate offices listed in the posting. Applications must be submitted through UFCareers with Search Job #537296 and include required documents as PDFs as specified. For any questions about the position, contact the Faculty Search Chair at maefacultysearch@mae.ufl.edu. Application Instructions
Essential documents include: (1) cover letter specifying research area, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) contact information for 3–5 references, (4) a research program vision statement, (5) a teaching statement, and (6) up to three refereed journal or conference articles. Additional documents should be uploaded as one PDF in the application. Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, research statement, and education vision statement aligned with the department mission. Complete applications must be submitted via the UF Careers site: Search Job #537296. About UF & Equal Opportunity
The University of Florida is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities. UF is committed to equal education, opportunity, and access. Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. UF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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