Inside Higher Ed
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Inside Higher Ed, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Job No:
537296
Work Type:
Full Time
Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:
Education/Training/Instructional Design, Engineering
Department:
19020000 - EG-MECHANICAL - AEROSPACE ENG
Job Description The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at 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. We have a special interest in candidates with backgrounds and proposed research programs 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.
The faculty members will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the mechanical and aerospace engineering curricula; initiate and sustain externally sponsored research programs; recruit and supervise graduate students; and engage in service activities for the University of Florida and the profession. Applicants must possess a PhD in a related field by the start date. Dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and service, and evidence of scholarly achievements are required. The candidate should have a record of or demonstrate the potential for successful proposal writing, PhD student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching.
Expected Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Required 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.
Application Procedure 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 which specifies research area, (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references. Additional required documents should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” selection in the application.
(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 the University of Florida; and (6) up to three refereed journal or conference articles (co‑authored by the applicant). To be competitive, candidates should submit a cover letter, research statement, and education vision statement that complement the overall mission of the department.
Questions about this position may be directed to the Faculty Search Chair, maefacultysearch@mae.ufl.edu.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
Additional Information
Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
All searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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537296
Work Type:
Full Time
Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:
Education/Training/Instructional Design, Engineering
Department:
19020000 - EG-MECHANICAL - AEROSPACE ENG
Job Description The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at 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. We have a special interest in candidates with backgrounds and proposed research programs 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.
The faculty members will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the mechanical and aerospace engineering curricula; initiate and sustain externally sponsored research programs; recruit and supervise graduate students; and engage in service activities for the University of Florida and the profession. Applicants must possess a PhD in a related field by the start date. Dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and service, and evidence of scholarly achievements are required. The candidate should have a record of or demonstrate the potential for successful proposal writing, PhD student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching.
Expected Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Required 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.
Application Procedure 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 which specifies research area, (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references. Additional required documents should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” selection in the application.
(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 the University of Florida; and (6) up to three refereed journal or conference articles (co‑authored by the applicant). To be competitive, candidates should submit a cover letter, research statement, and education vision statement that complement the overall mission of the department.
Questions about this position may be directed to the Faculty Search Chair, maefacultysearch@mae.ufl.edu.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
Additional Information
Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
All searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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