Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Faculty (Open Rank)

Florida Polytechnic University • JD Alexander Florida Polytechnic Main Campus, FL

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About The Position

Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for a tenure-equivalent faculty position in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, beginning August 2027. The hire will help build the new B.S. in Aerospace Engineering program’s propulsion and aerodynamics coursework and laboratories, and teach thermal-fluids courses shared by the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering degrees.

The faculty member will teach aerospace courses such as Principles of Flight Vehicle Propulsion, Rocket Propulsion, and Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, as well as Mechanical Engineering courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. The position also includes developing aerodynamics and propulsion laboratory instruction and equipment, mentoring aerospace design and senior capstone teams, building a research program that involves undergraduate and M.S. students, and contributing to department and University service.

Applicants from all areas of aerospace engineering are welcome. Preference will be given to expertise in aircraft or rocket propulsion and combustion; compressible and high-speed flow, including hypersonics; or aerodynamics and experimental fluid mechanics. The University uses renewable, multi-year appointments under a collective bargaining agreement, with reappointment and promotion based on comprehensive review. Compensation is commensurate with experience and rank. The position requires legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment; H1B visa sponsorship is on hold until further notice. Employment is contingent on proof of work eligibility and a background check, which may include Level II screening.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, completed before the start date.
• For appointment as Associate Professor: six years at the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent.
• For appointment as Professor: six years at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain authorization throughout employment.
• Successful completion of applicable background checks and screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching.
• Experimental or laboratory experience, including developing teaching or research labs.
• Industry, government laboratory, or student design-team experience, such as rocketry or design-build-fly.
• Record of or clear potential for externally funded research.
• Experience advising and mentoring undergraduates.
• Expertise in aircraft or rocket propulsion and combustion.
• Expertise in compressible and high-speed flow, including hypersonics.
• Expertise in aerodynamics and experimental fluid mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Teach aerospace courses, including Principles of Flight Vehicle Propulsion, Rocket Propulsion, and Fundamentals of Aerodynamics.
• Teach Mechanical Engineering courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
• Help develop aerodynamics and propulsion laboratory instruction and equipment.
• Mentor aerospace design and senior capstone teams.
• Build a research program that involves undergraduate and M.S. students.
• Contribute to department and University service.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including medical and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plan options, including a required state plan and additional voluntary retirement plans.
• Discounts and perks.
• Annual leave, including up to 22 days accrued for qualified employees.
• Paid holidays.
• Annual sick leave, including up to 12 days accrued for qualified employees.
• Sick Pool Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree