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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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EG-MECHANICAL - AEROSPACE ENG
PhD in a related field by the start date
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 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.
Qualifications
Required: PhD in a related field by the start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and service, with evidence of scholarly achievements.
Record of or demonstrated potential for successful proposal writing, PhD student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching.
About the Department and University
The MAE department at UF has approximately 60 faculty members across all aspects of mechanical and aerospace engineering and is growing. The combined undergraduate and graduate student population is approximately 3000, with nearly 200 in the Ph.D. program. UF is ranked among the nation’s top public universities in various metrics. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the positions are filled. All applications must be submitted through UFCareers at: https://jobs.ufl.edu/ ( Search Job #537296 ). Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format: (1) cover letter specifying research area, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references, (4) a research program vision statement detailing short- and long-term goals, (5) a teaching statement describing the applicant’s teaching experience and vision for developing a teaching program at UF, and (6) up to three refereed journal or conference articles co-authored by the applicant. Additional required documents should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” selection in the application. To be competitive, candidates should submit a cover letter, research statement, and education vision statement that complement the department’s overall mission.
Questions
Questions about this position may be directed to the Faculty Search Chair, maefacultysearch@mae.ufl.edu.
The University of Florida is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is consistently ranked among top public universities. UF is home to HiPerGator, the fastest AI supercomputer in higher education, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is expanding with a strong focus on AI. UF opened Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology, a 260,000-square-foot facility that serves as the hub for AI.
Equity and Compliance
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).
Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
All searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.
Application Deadline
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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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 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.
Qualifications
Required: PhD in a related field by the start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and service, with evidence of scholarly achievements.
Record of or demonstrated potential for successful proposal writing, PhD student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching.
About the Department and University
The MAE department at UF has approximately 60 faculty members across all aspects of mechanical and aerospace engineering and is growing. The combined undergraduate and graduate student population is approximately 3000, with nearly 200 in the Ph.D. program. UF is ranked among the nation’s top public universities in various metrics. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the positions are filled. All applications must be submitted through UFCareers at: https://jobs.ufl.edu/ ( Search Job #537296 ). Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format: (1) cover letter specifying research area, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references, (4) a research program vision statement detailing short- and long-term goals, (5) a teaching statement describing the applicant’s teaching experience and vision for developing a teaching program at UF, and (6) up to three refereed journal or conference articles co-authored by the applicant. Additional required documents should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” selection in the application. To be competitive, candidates should submit a cover letter, research statement, and education vision statement that complement the department’s overall mission.
Questions
Questions about this position may be directed to the Faculty Search Chair, maefacultysearch@mae.ufl.edu.
The University of Florida is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is consistently ranked among top public universities. UF is home to HiPerGator, the fastest AI supercomputer in higher education, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is expanding with a strong focus on AI. UF opened Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology, a 260,000-square-foot facility that serves as the hub for AI.
Equity and Compliance
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).
Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
All searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.
Application Deadline
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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