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Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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Location: 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
Job ID: 42026
Posting Date: 11/04/2025, 06:45 PM
Job Category: Faculty
Degree Level: Doctorate Degree
Essential Personnel: No
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of South Florida invites applications for tenured/tenure-track faculty positions in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Outstanding candidates from all areas of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are encouraged to apply, with particular consideration given to applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: (1) Computational Supersonic and Hypersonic Flows; (2) AI, Autonomy, and Robotics; (3) Drones and Urban Air Mobility; (4) Advanced Manufacturing; (5) Aerospace Materials; and (6) Energy Systems. Applicants specializing in materials science without a clear, strong connection to aerospace applications are discouraged from applying.
Successful applicants may be hired at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level and are expected to begin in the Fall 2026 semester. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in scholarly research and publications, the potential for sustaining an externally funded research program, and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Exceptional applicants with a sustained record of externally funded research, outstanding scholarly work and publications, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and international recognition of their work will be considered for the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
The Department has 31 faculty members and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. Faculty in the department actively collaborate with colleagues across the College of Engineering and other USF colleges, including Medicine, Arts & Sciences, Marine Science, Education, Nursing, and Public Health. The department also maintains strong partnerships with several USF research centers, such as the Nanotechnology Research and Education Center, Center for Urban Transportation Research, Center for Assistive Rehabilitation Robotics & Technologies, Clean Energy Research Center, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, and Global Center for Hearing and Speech Research.
Established in 1964 and currently led by Dean Levi Thompson, the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida is ranked #56 among public institutions (#89 overall) by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Engineering & Specialties Rankings. The college serves more than 3,700 students, offering nine bachelor’s programs as well as 12 master’s and eight doctoral degrees. The college has $46.9 million in research expenditures for the fiscal year 2024-2025.
Responsibilities
A cover letter should indicate applicant’s interest in a specific rank and area of research.
A detailed curriculum vitae.
The names of at least four professional references.
A statement (no more than five pages) of the applicant’s research plans and teaching interests, including description of broader impacts.
Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as a single PDF file to the following website: https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/index.aspx.
Equal Employment Opportunity USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace. The University of South Florida does not discriminate based on age, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other unlawful basis. Dual‑career couples with questions about opportunities are encouraged to contact the Department chair. To request disability accommodation in the application and interview process, please notify Melanie Salarbux at 727‑873‑4290 and/or Khoa Dinh at 813‑974‑9272 at least five working days in advance.
Pursuant to Title IX, USF does not discriminate on the basis of sex in education programs or activities it operates. The most current contact information for the USF Title IX Coordinator and resources can be found on the USF Title IX webpage at www.usf.edu/title-ix.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : The position requires a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of scholarly achievements to contribute to fundamental research thrust areas in the College of Engineering. They must also meet university criteria for appointments as Assistant/Associate/Full Professor.
Preferred Qualifications : The candidate should have demonstrated excellence in scholarly research and publications, the potential for sustaining an externally funded research program, and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Location: 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
Job ID: 42026
Posting Date: 11/04/2025, 06:45 PM
Job Category: Faculty
Degree Level: Doctorate Degree
Essential Personnel: No
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of South Florida invites applications for tenured/tenure-track faculty positions in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Outstanding candidates from all areas of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are encouraged to apply, with particular consideration given to applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: (1) Computational Supersonic and Hypersonic Flows; (2) AI, Autonomy, and Robotics; (3) Drones and Urban Air Mobility; (4) Advanced Manufacturing; (5) Aerospace Materials; and (6) Energy Systems. Applicants specializing in materials science without a clear, strong connection to aerospace applications are discouraged from applying.
Successful applicants may be hired at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level and are expected to begin in the Fall 2026 semester. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in scholarly research and publications, the potential for sustaining an externally funded research program, and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Exceptional applicants with a sustained record of externally funded research, outstanding scholarly work and publications, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and international recognition of their work will be considered for the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
The Department has 31 faculty members and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. Faculty in the department actively collaborate with colleagues across the College of Engineering and other USF colleges, including Medicine, Arts & Sciences, Marine Science, Education, Nursing, and Public Health. The department also maintains strong partnerships with several USF research centers, such as the Nanotechnology Research and Education Center, Center for Urban Transportation Research, Center for Assistive Rehabilitation Robotics & Technologies, Clean Energy Research Center, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, and Global Center for Hearing and Speech Research.
Established in 1964 and currently led by Dean Levi Thompson, the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida is ranked #56 among public institutions (#89 overall) by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Engineering & Specialties Rankings. The college serves more than 3,700 students, offering nine bachelor’s programs as well as 12 master’s and eight doctoral degrees. The college has $46.9 million in research expenditures for the fiscal year 2024-2025.
Responsibilities
A cover letter should indicate applicant’s interest in a specific rank and area of research.
A detailed curriculum vitae.
The names of at least four professional references.
A statement (no more than five pages) of the applicant’s research plans and teaching interests, including description of broader impacts.
Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as a single PDF file to the following website: https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/index.aspx.
Equal Employment Opportunity USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace. The University of South Florida does not discriminate based on age, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other unlawful basis. Dual‑career couples with questions about opportunities are encouraged to contact the Department chair. To request disability accommodation in the application and interview process, please notify Melanie Salarbux at 727‑873‑4290 and/or Khoa Dinh at 813‑974‑9272 at least five working days in advance.
Pursuant to Title IX, USF does not discriminate on the basis of sex in education programs or activities it operates. The most current contact information for the USF Title IX Coordinator and resources can be found on the USF Title IX webpage at www.usf.edu/title-ix.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : The position requires a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of scholarly achievements to contribute to fundamental research thrust areas in the College of Engineering. They must also meet university criteria for appointments as Assistant/Associate/Full Professor.
Preferred Qualifications : The candidate should have demonstrated excellence in scholarly research and publications, the potential for sustaining an externally funded research program, and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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