Associate / Full Professor

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida invites applications for full-time, nine-month faculty positions at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The anticipated start date is August 2027. The department seeks candidates with established reputations and research programs in engineering and technology development for space exploration and scientific missions, including demonstrated experience with NASA space flight programs and engagement with other agencies critical to program development in these areas.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in MAE, initiate and sustain externally sponsored research programs, recruit and supervise graduate students, and engage in service to the university and profession. Dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and service, along with evidence of scholarly achievement, is expected.

The department has approximately 60 faculty members and a combined undergraduate and graduate population of approximately 3,000 students, including nearly 200 Ph.D. students. University research and education resources include the Mission Operations Center in the Astraeus Space Institute and HiPerGator. The position is full-time and has a nine-month appointment.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a related field by the start date.
• Established reputation and research program in engineering and technology development for space exploration and scientific missions.
• Demonstrated experience with NASA space flight programs.
• Engagement with other agencies critical to program development in space exploration and scientific missions.
• Dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and service, and evidence of scholarly achievements.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering.
• Initiate and sustain externally sponsored research programs.
• Recruit and supervise graduate students.
• Engage in service activities for the University of Florida and the profession.

What This Job Offers

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