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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Inside Higher Ed
Gainesville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026
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

Classification Title:

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR

Classification Minimum Requirements:

PhD in a related field by the start date

Job Description:

The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) in 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.

The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida (https:mae.ufl.edu/) has approximately 60 faculty members working in all aspects of mechanical and aerospace engineering and is growing. The combined undergraduate and graduate student population is approximately 3000 with nearly 200 in the Ph.D. program. Recent US News & World Report has MAE ranked as 14th and 20th for the aerospace and mechanical engineering graduate programs, respectively, among public universities in the US.

Expected Salary:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications:

PhD in a related field by the start date

Preferred:

  • 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.

Special Instructions To Applicants:

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.

The University of Florida (UF) is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities. UF is home to HiPerGator, the fastest AI supercomputer in higher education, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is undergoing a major expansion in faculty, research, and facilities with a strong focus on artificial intelligence. In Fall 2023, UF opened Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology, a 260,000-square-foot facility that serves as the hub for AI.

For more information about college initiatives, visit eng.ufl.edu

Additional Requirements

  • The selected candidate must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Transcripts marked “Issued to Student” will not be considered official.
  • Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Additional Information

The University and College count among its greatest strengths a community of faculty, students and staff having diverse perspectives who support a culture of respect and dignity where learning and research thrive. UF is committed to equal education, opportunity, and access.

  • If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).
  • Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
  • All searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

No

Applications Close:

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537296

Our Commitment:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. 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.

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