Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University invites candidates for tenure-track or tenured faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor ranks for the Fall 2026 semester. Priority consideration will be given to exceptional candidates in areas related to: Scientific machine learning and quantum information systems, with applications areas including but not limited to energy systems, multiphase flow modeling, and cyber-physical systems. Exceptional candidates with commensurate experience and proven track record will be considered for the Associate Professor or Full Professor rank. Successful candidates will be expected to establish, sustain and grow a world-class research program that complements or aligns efforts, establish a record of scholarship at the highest levels, contribute to the teaching missions at the undergraduate and graduate levels, engage in service to the institution and the profession. Candidates should have strong communication skills and exhibit potential for long-term leadership supporting the mission of the department, college and university.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering or a closely aligned field.
• For Associate Professor candidates: significant experience/accomplishments in the candidate’s area of expertise, and the potential for international distinction.
• For Full Professor candidates: national distinction, international recognition, and a substantial scholarly record in their area of expertise.

Nice To Haves

• A record of scholarship, mentoring and leadership achievements commensurate with such appointments at a University level.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in mechanical engineering or closely aligned fields.
• Significant professional experience in the practice of mechanical engineering or a closely aligned field.

Responsibilities

• Establish, sustain and grow a world-class research program.
• Establish a record of scholarship at the highest levels.
• Contribute to the teaching missions at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Engage in service to the institution and the profession.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental.
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Generous leave plans.
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa).
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellbeing program.

What This Job Offers

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