University of Georgia
Open Rank Faculty - Aerospace Manufacturing
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with their application:
A detailed curriculum vita.
A cover letter (not to exceed one page) addressing the candidate's experience relative to the responsibilities of the position.
A teaching statement not to exceed 2 pages.
A research statement not to exceed 2 pages.
The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references.
Inquiries about the positions should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Jaime Camelio (jcamelio@uga.edu) in the College of Engineering.
Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2025; however, applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Selected applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia.
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Position Details Classification Title: Open Rank
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track)
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications All candidates must have a Ph.D. in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
Position Summary The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia invites applications for multiple positions with expertise in the areas of mechanical, aerospace, and manufacturing engineering. The College seeks qualified applicants to fill multiple open rank, 9-month tenured or tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to support activities in intelligent manufacturing systems, robotics, or systems engineering. These positions will start on August 1, 2026, and will be academic-year appointments (9 months) with an opportunity to supplement salary during the summer.
These positions will be centered in the College of Engineering's School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering (ECAM) and will be supervised by the ECAM School Chair. The state of Georgia offers a unique environment for innovation and impact, with an extensive multi-modal transportation network that includes the busiest airport in the world - Atlanta-Hartsfield Jackson International Airport - an expanding port in Savannah, and a robust interstate highway system that is a hub of the region. Examples of recent economic development successes in manufacturing include companies such as SK Battery America, Hyundai Motor Group, Rivian Automotive, Ascend Elements, and Archer Aerospace. In addition, Georgia is currently home to over 7,900 manufacturing companies employing over 475,000 workers in a wide range of industries, including a large aerospace industry. Georgia is also the home of over $31 billion dollars in investments in electric mobility over the last 8 years, and growing. The University of Georgia is strategically positioned to take advantage of opportunities in smart manufacturing, robotics and automation, systems engineering, aerospace, and e-mobility research and innovation due to its comprehensive nature and its extensive network across the state.
Roles and Responsibilities The new faculty member will be expected to develop a vigorous, high-impact, externally funded research program; work closely with other members recently hired to these research clusters and existing faculty; effectively mentor graduate students and postdoctoral scientists; and effectively support our teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Additional Requirements Candidates considered for the associate professor rank must have qualifications and academic credentials commensurate with the promotion and tenure guidelines at the University of Georgia. For information about the requirements for each faculty rank, please see the UGA Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure.
To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrable national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
A demonstrated record of research and scholarly achievement appropriate to rank (evidenced by peer-reviewed publications).
Applicants with strong background developing industry collaborations are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies The successful applicant(s) will have expertise including but not limited to artificial intelligence for manufacturing and automation, advanced automation and controls, robotic systems and systems engineering, intelligent design, electric mobility, and computational fluid dynamics.
Background Verification Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References with Contact Information
Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
Research Portfolio/Philosophy
Optional Documents
Portfolio
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A detailed curriculum vita.
A cover letter (not to exceed one page) addressing the candidate's experience relative to the responsibilities of the position.
A teaching statement not to exceed 2 pages.
A research statement not to exceed 2 pages.
The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references.
Inquiries about the positions should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Jaime Camelio (jcamelio@uga.edu) in the College of Engineering.
Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2025; however, applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Selected applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia.
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Position Details Classification Title: Open Rank
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track)
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications All candidates must have a Ph.D. in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
Position Summary The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia invites applications for multiple positions with expertise in the areas of mechanical, aerospace, and manufacturing engineering. The College seeks qualified applicants to fill multiple open rank, 9-month tenured or tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to support activities in intelligent manufacturing systems, robotics, or systems engineering. These positions will start on August 1, 2026, and will be academic-year appointments (9 months) with an opportunity to supplement salary during the summer.
These positions will be centered in the College of Engineering's School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering (ECAM) and will be supervised by the ECAM School Chair. The state of Georgia offers a unique environment for innovation and impact, with an extensive multi-modal transportation network that includes the busiest airport in the world - Atlanta-Hartsfield Jackson International Airport - an expanding port in Savannah, and a robust interstate highway system that is a hub of the region. Examples of recent economic development successes in manufacturing include companies such as SK Battery America, Hyundai Motor Group, Rivian Automotive, Ascend Elements, and Archer Aerospace. In addition, Georgia is currently home to over 7,900 manufacturing companies employing over 475,000 workers in a wide range of industries, including a large aerospace industry. Georgia is also the home of over $31 billion dollars in investments in electric mobility over the last 8 years, and growing. The University of Georgia is strategically positioned to take advantage of opportunities in smart manufacturing, robotics and automation, systems engineering, aerospace, and e-mobility research and innovation due to its comprehensive nature and its extensive network across the state.
Roles and Responsibilities The new faculty member will be expected to develop a vigorous, high-impact, externally funded research program; work closely with other members recently hired to these research clusters and existing faculty; effectively mentor graduate students and postdoctoral scientists; and effectively support our teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Additional Requirements Candidates considered for the associate professor rank must have qualifications and academic credentials commensurate with the promotion and tenure guidelines at the University of Georgia. For information about the requirements for each faculty rank, please see the UGA Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure.
To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrable national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
A demonstrated record of research and scholarly achievement appropriate to rank (evidenced by peer-reviewed publications).
Applicants with strong background developing industry collaborations are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies The successful applicant(s) will have expertise including but not limited to artificial intelligence for manufacturing and automation, advanced automation and controls, robotic systems and systems engineering, intelligent design, electric mobility, and computational fluid dynamics.
Background Verification Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References with Contact Information
Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
Research Portfolio/Philosophy
Optional Documents
Portfolio
#J-18808-Ljbffr