Opportunities

USC AME Senior Faculty Positions

The University of Southern California invites applications for multiple tenured positions at the Associate Professor or full Professor rank in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Candidates must have demonstrated research excellence with external funding and sustained commitment to the discipline. An earned doctorate in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, is required. Exceptional candidates may be considered for a chaired professorship.

While applicants from all research fields will be considered, priority will be given to those whose research aligns with one or more of the following affinity areas: (i) Computational Science and Engineering; (ii) Sustainability and Computing; and/or (iii) Computational Medicine and Health.

For more details and application instructions for this position, see https://ame.usc.edu/facultypositions/.

Assistant Professor in AE—Space Systems

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor-Space Systems Engineering to begin August 17, 2025. Specific concentrations of interest related to space systems includem but are not limited to, space vehicle design, launch vehicle design, orbital mechanics, small satellite design and operations, human spaceflight, on orbit manufacturing, space communications, space propulsion, and spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control.

For more information and application instructions, go to https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/lb/en-us/job/552614/assistant-professor-of-mechanical-and-aerospace-engineering-space-systems-engineering. Review of applications is to begin on January 20, 2026. Position will remain open until filled (or recruitment canceled).

Part-Time Engineering Instructor

The Department of Physical Sciences at Santa Monica College (SMC) is seeking highly qualified part-time instructors to teach specific courses during the upcoming Spring 2026 semester. Courses of particular interest for the Spring semester, starting February 17, 2026, include

1. Chem 9, Everyday Chemistry;
2. Chem 11, General Chemistry I;
3. Chem 12, General Chemistry II;
4. Chem 19; Fundamentals of G.O.G. Chemistry;
5. Engr 11, Engineering Graphics and Design;
6. Engr 22, Circuit Anbalysis Lab;
7. Physics 14, Introductory Physics w/Lab;
8. Physics 22, Introductory Physics II w/Lab;

For more information on these courses and to apply, go to https://ame.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SMC-Spring2026.pdf. Review of applications begins at the application deadline of January 5, 2026.

Assistan Professor in AE or ME

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Batten College of Engineering & Technology, Old Dominion University, is looking for candidates with expertise in high-speed flow, aerothermodynamic modeling, gas-surface thermochemical interactions, propulsion, and plasma physics related to hypersonic flight. We also encourage applications from individuals with aerospace engineering backgrounds that will complement and strengthen our department’s existing capabilities. To apply and join our team, please visit: https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24673.

Various ME Faculty Positions ME, All Ranks

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications from highly qualified individuals for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions in mechanical engineering with a focus on sensing, controls, and/or robotics. Appointments are available at any rank commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. To be competitive for appointment as a tenured Associate Professor or Professor, candidates must have a strong track record of research funding and be nationally recognized for their scholarship. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, demonstrate strong potential or record in conducting leading-edge research and publishing high-quality scholarly work, and be qualified to teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Department.

Candidates whose research falls in the broad areas of sensing, controls, and robotics will be considered. Areas such as simulation and machine learning, human-machine and human-robot interaction, and soft robotics are of particular interest to the department. Preference will be given to candidates whose research can effectively leverage existing strengths at UAB such as biomedical engineering; materials engineering; neuroscience and neuroengineering; rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and physical therapy; and other areas of biomedical research and medical practice. Interested candidates should apply online at: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/26667.

Postdoc—Calculating High Speed Turbulent BLs

A postdoctoral position is available in Davide Modesti‘s group at the Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI). The position is funded through the HYPEROUGH project (Hypersonic Turbulent Boundary Layers over Rough Surfaces), supported by EOARD, and is available for a duration of two years.

The HYPEROUGH project aims to investigate supersonic and hypersonic turbulent boundary layers over rough surfaces using direct numerical simulations, with the goal of developing physics-based predictive models for wall heat transfer and aerodynamic drag.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Fluid Mechanics and have a proven track record of high-quality research. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in high-speed turbulent flows, wall turbulence, and large-scale numerical simulations. Previous work on rough-wall turbulence will be considered an additional asset.

The position includes a competitive salary and full social security coverage, according to GSSI regulations. The successful candidate will join an international research environment and will have access to high-performance computing facilities and support. The postdoctoral researcher will run high-fidelity simulations, analyze turbulent-flow data, and present results at international conferences, for which dedicated travel funds are available.

For inquiries about the project or the position, candidates may contact Dr. Davide Modesti.

Applications must be submitted through the GSSI website: https://applications.gssi.it/postdoc no later than 15:00 on 12 January 2026.
Candidates should upload the following documents:

1. Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
2. Research statement relevant to the HYPEROUGH project
3. Publications in PDF format (no more than three; the PhD thesis may be included among the three)
4. Academic qualifications and supporting documents in PDF format (e.g., MSc and PhD certificates, additional relevant certifications)
5. Valid identification document

Various ME Faculty Positions at MIT

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA seeks candidates for faculty positions starting July 1, 2026, or on a mutually agreed date thereafter. We seek candidates who will provide excellence and leadership in research, make substantial contributions to undergraduate and graduate education, and contribute to the growth of the MechE community. The search is for candidates to be hired at the assistant professor level; however, under special circumstances an untenured associate professor or senior faculty appointment is possible, commensurate with experience.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose research accomplishments and proposed work lies in one or more of the following areas.

• Controls, Instrumentation, and Robotics: Nonlinear control systems; learning and control of physical systems; bioinspired robotics; therapeutic/assistive robotics and human neuro-motor control; contact robotics and human-robot physical interaction; foundational theory of robotics; physics-informed robot learning; mechatronics.
• Manufacturing: Process design and development; production equipment and automation; manufacturing systems; digital manufacturing; sustainable manufacturing; semiconductor manufacturing; biomanufacturing.
• Ocean Science and Engineering: AI-based ship design and shipbuilding; computational/experimental hydrodynamics; autonomy, intelligence and sensing for marine systems; ocean acoustics; marine power systems; ocean resources and sustainability.

For more information and to apply, visit https://meche.mit.edu/faculty-positions.

Asst./Assoc. Professor ME, T/TT and NTT

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking candidates for two open faculty positions. The first is an open rank tenured or tenure-track faculty position. Candidates in all research areas related to mechanical engineering will be considered, but areas of interest include: robotics, autonomous systems, hybrid and electric powertrains, and advanced air mobility. For more information and a link to apply, go to https://embryriddle.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Daytona-Beach-FL/Assistant-Associate-Professor-of-Mechanical-Engineering–Daytona-Beach-Campus_R310643. Consideration of applications will begin in December 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by 1/15/2026. The expected start date is August 2026.

Also at the Daytona Beach campus, the ME Department is seeking applicants for a non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. This is a teaching-focused position with a general expectation of teaching 4 sections per semester in the fall and spring semesters plus optional summer courses and moderate service. For more informations, see https://embryriddle.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Daytona-Beach-FL/Assistant-Associate-Professor-of-Mechanical-Engineering–NTT—Daytona-Beach-Campus_R310321. Consideration of applications will begin in October 2025 and will continue until the position is filled; the expected start date is August 2026. Priority will be given to applications received by 12/1/2025.

Multiple T/TT ME Faculty Positions

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is looking to expand our tenure-track faculty cohort over the next few years. Our department is now one of the largest in the region, and is ranked 9th globally in Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering (QS 2025). We are building on this position with a clear 4×2 research framework and a significantly expanded education portfolio.

We welcome strong candidates who are excited to help shape the future of mechanical engineering at the intersection of:
4 Verticals

• Advanced manufacturing
• Robotics & Machine Intelligence
• Thermal & energy systems
• Decarbonization, resilience & circular economy

2 Horizontals

• Smart & functional materials
• Computational engineering

We are particularly keen on colleagues who can 1)lead or co-lead research groups and large-scale projects, 2)work across disciplines within the College of Design & Engineering (CDE) and the wider NUS, and 3)engage industry and government on real-world problems in Singapore and the region.

We have tenure-track openings at all ranks (Assistant / Associate / Full Professor) and will be hiring ~5 tenure-track faculty every year for the foreseeable future to build a sustainable and vibrant faculty cohort.

For more information & application: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/me/about-us/careers/multiple-positions-acad/.

2 Assistant Professor Positions in ME

Rochester Institute of Technology’s Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor: one in solid mechanics and materials science, and one in systems and controls. Priority consideration will be given to candidates whose work aligns with one or more of the following areas: advanced manufacturing, energy and environment, and micro-nano-scale systems, devices, and materials.

For more information and to apply visit https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25483&siteid=5291#home, and search for keywords 9899BR for the solid mechanics and materials position, and 9900BR for the systems and controls position. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 21, 2025.

For additional questions, contact Dr. Qian Xue (qxxeme@rit.edu).

T/TT ME Faculty Position

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Wayne State University invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track faculty position. We expect to make the appointment at the Assistant Professor level, but will consider exceptional senior-level candidates with a strong track record. We are looking for applicants with a concentration in one of the following areas:

1. Advanced materials and manufacturing encompassing the implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning in design and manufacturing, materials informatics and big data design, smart manufacturing, characterization and processing of materials, scalable and adaptable manufacturing processes.
2. Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) technology, advanced propulsion technologies, including electric and hybrid systems, unmanned systems flight dynamics, control and autonomy, energy storage solutions to increase range and efficiency for electric VTOL aircraft.

The anticipated starting date of employment is August 18, 2026. For more information and an application link, go to https://waynetalent.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/2995?c=waynetalent&sq=req2995. The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Postdoc—Interfacial Fluid Mechanics

An opening for an experimental postdoc position at the Institute for Nano- and Microfluidics at TU Darmstadt/Germany is anticipated in early 2026. The group at TU Darmstadt studies fundamental transport processes on small scales, using a combination of experimental, numerical and theoretical approaches. The advertised position will focus on the structure and dynamics of liquid-liquid interfaces under electric fields, where a broad spectrum of experimental techniques such as high-speed imaging, fluorescence microscopy, and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy will be employed. A close collaboration with experts on modeling and simulation is foreseen. Interested candidates should get in touch using the contact information displayed below.

Professor Steffen Hardt
Institute for Nano- and Microfluidics
TU Darmstadt, Germany
Email: hardt@nmf.tu-darmstadt.de .

2 New ME Faculty

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, to begin in Fall 2026. We are seeking outstanding candidates whose research lies within a core area of mechanical engineering—including but not limited to dynamics and control, robotics, thermofluid sciences, materials, and manufacturing. More information is available at https://apply.interfolio.com/174735.

The department also invites applications and nominations for an open-rank tenured/tenure-track faculty position to begin in the fall of 2026. This position is part of our commitment to establishing an interdisciplinary Energy Cluster aimed at addressing grand societal and scientific challenges. Areas of particular focus include, but are not limited to:

• Synthesis of energy materials,
• Theoretical understanding through first-principles calculations and AI,
• Novel energy conversion, storage and transport techniques, or
• Intelligent materials-based energy systems.

Candidates who can contribute to the interdisciplinary strength of the Energy Cluster—or those with novel applications of emerging technologies related to energy materials—are highly encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply, go to https://apply.interfolio.com/174777.

Several Open Rank Positions in ME or AE

The DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING in the Edward J. Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for multiple faculty positions beginning in the Fall of 2026. The areas of interest include (1) hypersonic propulsion and high-speed flows, (2) general aerospace engineering, (3) systems engineering, or (4) related emerging areas. This search is for all ranks of faculty, i.e. Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor.

TTU’s job posting at https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25898&siteid=5637#jobDetails=899873_5637 has additional information and an application link. Applications should be completed by January 5, 2026. Further questions may be addressed to the search committee chairman, Professor Gordon Christopher, gordon.christopher@ttu.edu.

Faculty Positions (Space Technology)

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Michigan invites applications for full-time tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks. We seek faculty members who commit to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education and will develop impactful, productive and novel research programs recognized by the international community. Candidates will be expected to complement existing research areas in the Department and across campus and to assume a leadership position in aerospace-related research.

We are especially interested in candidates with expertise related to space technology with a particular emphasis on the design, analysis, fabrication, testing, and deployment of structural systems specifically intended for use beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Candidates with either a modeling, computational, and/or experimental focus are encouraged to apply. Exceptional candidates with a strong connection with other aspects of our strategic research areas related to space technology will also be considered. More information about our department can be found at https://aero.engin.umich.edu.

The chair of the search committee is Prof. Ben Jorns (bjorns@umich.edu).

Open Rank Positions

The Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applicants for multiple open-rank (assistant, associate, or full professor level) tenure-track, full-time faculty positions. Applications in mechanical science and engineering are sought with preference in areas related to energy/thermal fluids and robotics/manufacturing with AI influence in either area.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 31, 2026, but applications may still be considered until the position is filled. For more information and to apply, go to https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15479?c=illinois&sq=1033427.

2 Assistant Professor Positions in ME

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University has two tenure-track assistant professor openings starting on August 15, 2026.

• System design and smart manufacturing with a focus on data-driven methodologies using machine learning and artificial intelligence. The candidate should be able to teach and develop courses in AI/Design/Smart manufacturing related subjects at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. For more information and to apply, see https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/36354.
• Robotics, with a focus on mechanical design, materials, autonomy, AI, and control systems. For more information and to apply, go to https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/36269.

These positions remain open until filled.

4 Faculty Wanted for ME

The new College of Engineering at Illinois State University is seeking tenure-track / tenured faculty members to join the Department of Mechanical Engineering in developing courses, building teaching labs, starting student clubs, and launching research programs. We are looking for passionate and highly motivated individuals across all ranks and areas, with particular emphasis on individuals with an expertise in design, manufacturing, and thermal fluids.

We have four tenure/tenure-track faculty openings, with an anticipated start date of August 2026. The positions are open rank and distributed as follows:

• Two positions in Dynamics and Controls
• One position in Design and Manufacturing
• One position in Thermal-Fluids

More information and an application link are at https://jobsearch.illinoisstate.edu/en-us/job/520372/assistantassociatefull-professor-of-mechanical-engineering. These positions remain open until filled.

3 Faculty Positions

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for three tenure-track or tenured faculty positions in the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science:

• SPX Distinguished Scholar/Professor and Director of BATT CAVE. A senior-level position to lead BATT CAVE — the North Carolina Battery Complexity, Autonomous Vehicle and Electrification Research Center. The center focuses on the advancement of battery technology and autonomous vehicles and maintains strong partnerships with Toyota, Duke Energy, Honeywell, Celgard, Albemarle, ATOM, and other industry leaders in the battery and electrification ecosystem. For more information on the Director of BATT CAVE position, go to https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/64791.
• Open-rank Position in Hypersonics and Related Fields. This position is open at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, hypersonics, behavior of fluids and materials under extreme conditions, advanced propulsion systems and combustion concepts, material response to dynamic loading and hypervelocity impacts, high-speed aerodynamics, and/or the integration of AI/ML/digital twin technologies into these areas. Both computational and experimental researchers are encouraged to apply. to see the posting for the hypersonics position, visit https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/64881.
• Assistant Professor in Batteries and Energy Storage. A tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on batteries and energy storage. Candidates are expected to have a strong research focus in electrochemistry or battery engineering, including specializations in materials characterization, system safety, battery manufacturing, and/or recycling. the posting for this position is https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/64711.

Faculty Positions in ME

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) and the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama invite applications for tenure-track positions within the department. Candidates with research interests across all domains relevant to mechanical engineering and mechanics are encouraged to apply. Candidates with particular research emphasis and interests in the areas of: (1) Biomechanics and Biosystems Engineering, (2) Robotics and Mechatronics, (3) Sustainable Energy, Clean Energy, and Combustion, (4) Advanced Manufacturing including Integrated and Interconnected Systems, (5) Multi-scale Computation and Simulation, and (6) Micro/Nanoscale Systems and Engineering are of particular interest for one or more of these positions and thus are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information and to apply for

• the Assistant Professor position, go to
  https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/mechanical-engineering-assistant-professor-527567-tuscaloosa-alabama-united-states.
• the Associate Professor position, go to
  https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/mechanical-engineering-associate-professor-527619-tuscaloosa-alabama-united-states.
• the Professor position, go to
  https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/mechanical-engineering-professor-527620-tuscaloosa-alabama-united-states.

2 Faculty Positions: TT + Teaching, in AE

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at New Mexico State University seeks candidates for a tenure track faculty position in spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), space trajectory optimization, autonomy for space systems, space robotics and in-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing.

The job posting, with application link, is at https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/assistant-associate-professor-las-cruces-new-mexico-united-states-4cfd4412-3f68-48d2-97cf-be4df95f84aa.

Also, we are seeking candidates for a professor of practice in Aerospace Engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching aerospace undergraduate and/or graduate courses, including but not limited to, orbital mechanics, flight dynamics and controls, aerospace systems engineering.

The job posting, with application link, for the Professor of Practice position is at https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/professor-of-practice-las-cruces-new-mexico-united-states-86dabb84-50d0-43a1-b640-b2edd08c142c.

Applications for either position will be accepted until December 19, 2025.

2 Faculty Positions in ME and AE

The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Tennessee Tech University is pleased to announce two full-time, nine-month, tenure-track or tenured faculty positions (open rank)beginning August 1, 2026.

Position Areas:

• Vehicle Systems: Emphasis on areas such as electric vehicles, connected and autonomous vehicles, intelligent vehicle systems, vehicle communications and sensors, haptics/human interface, powertrain monitoring, data analytics, neural network model development, and mechatronic applications in vehicle systems.
• Aerospace Engineering: Focus on intelligent and autonomous systems for aerial and/or space vehicles, flight dynamics and control, electric propulsion, and AI/ML-driven design and optimization of advanced aerostructures.

Information about these 2 jobs, including links to apply, are at https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/19340. Screening of applications begins on November 25, 2025, but the job will remain open until filled.

Faculty Position, TT or Teaching, Manufacturing and Materials

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has an open faculty position in ME (Manufacturing and Materials). We welcome applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor rank or professor of practice at the Assistant rank to begin fall 2026. While we encourage candidates from any specialty within Mechanical Engineering to apply, experience that supports our manufacturing and materials curriculum is strongly desired. Requirements for a tenure-track appointment include a doctorate degree (by the start of employment) and a baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. Requirements for a professor of practice appointment include a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field and at least ten years of relevant industry experience.

More details and an application link are at https://rosehulman.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/9/home/requisition/708?c=rosehulman&sq=req7087.

Assistant Professor in ME (Manufacturing & AI)

Angelo State University has an open tenure-track position in Mechanical Engineering wtih a focus on manufacturing and AI. The department currently hosts a BSME and BSCE program and is in the process of developing an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering program.

The teaching responsibilities will encompass both lecture and laboratory settings, covering topics such advanced manufacturing, computational design methods for metal additive manufacturing, robotics and automation in manufacturing, and AI and machine learning applications in manufacturing. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded scholarly research program.

For more information and to apply for this job, see https://employment.angelo.edu/postings/7245.

Assistant Professor, Teaching, in ME

As part of ongoing growth, the College of Engineering at Ohio Northern University is seeking applications for a full-time, nine-month, three-year fixed-term, teaching-focused Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Teaching of introductory, college-wide courses (such as Foundation of Design, Statics, Strength of Material, etc.) as well as upper-level mechanical engineering courses is expected. ONU is a founding partner of the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network and is committed to instilling the entrepreneurial mindset in our undergraduate engineering students. A PhD in Mechanical Engineering, adjacent fields such as Materials, Aerospace, Biomedical, Robotics, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field such as Engineering Education (with a prior degree in mechanical engineering) or a MS degree with significant, relevant industry experience is required. ABD acceptable, but degree requirements must be completed before the date of employment. Review will begin Nov 7 and continue until filled.

Details and application link are here: https://jobs.onu.edu/postings/13717. Questions may be directed to Prof. Blake Hylton, j-hylton@onu.edu

Assistant/Associate Professor, ME

The Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME) at The University of Toledo invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Materials, beginning Fall 2026. Research focus areas may include, but are
not limited to:

• Glass sustainability and decarbonization, leveraging the Northwest Ohio Innovation Hub.
• Ceramics, bio ceramics and biomaterials, and nanomaterials.
• Advanced composites, polymers, and lightweight structures for EV and aerospace applications.
• Integration of machine learning, AI, and digital twin approaches into materials discovery and lifecycle management.

For more information and link to apply, see https://careers.utoledo.edu/en-us/job/499909/assistantassociate-professor-mime-department-college-of-engineering. Applications received by December 5, 2025 will be given priority. Questions should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Duane Hixon, duane.hixon@utoledo.edu.

2 Assistant Professors in AE, ME

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. The department is seeking candidates that complement our current capabilities in mechanics of materials, advanced manufacturing, automation and controls, fluid dynamics and reacting flows, or aerodynamics. Candidates applying computational methods, artificial intelligence and machine learning toward research in these fields are encouraged to apply. Candidates with significant academic records may be considered for a position at the associate professor level.

Application materials (in pdf format) including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information (including name, address, email address and phone numbers) for at least three references, separate statements of research plans and teaching interests. These documents should be sent via email to: maesearch@uah.edu. Please refer to log number: 26-27-283 for the position related to automation and controls,
robotics, or aerodynamics; 26-27-284 for the position related to mechanics of materials, advanced manufacturing, or fluid dynamics and reacting flows. Additional information can be found at https://www.uah.edu/hr/careers/faculty-careers.

Four Positions in AE and ME

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nevada Reno offers this year tenure/tenure-track faculty and lecturer openings for both its Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Programs. Two (2) positions are for the Aerospace Engineering Program and two (2) for the Mechanical Engineering Program.

1. Assistant /Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering. eWe are seeking someone with expertise in the broad area of space systems and exploration, including launch and space transportation, satellites and spacecraft systems, orbital mechanics and space environment, planetary and deep space exploration, space manufacturing, etc. For more information or to apply, go to https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno—Main-Campus/Assistant—Associate-Professor–Aerospace-Engineering_R0149322.
2. Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering. Candidates with expertise in any area of mechanical engineering will receive full consideration. While expertise in solid mechanics and materials is desirable, any candidate who can demonstratively support major university initiatives such as Lithium infrastructure and battery technology, aligning with state priorities on alternative energy and local industry needs, is encouraged to apply. For more information or to apply, go to https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno—Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor–Mechanical-Engineering_R0149225.
3. Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering. Candidates whose specialization and interests complement existing research and instructional strengths in the department and affiliated programs will be preferred. Expertise in experimental and computational nuclear-packaging safety research and related professional development education is strongly desired. Expertise in thermal fluid science is desirable. For more information or to apply, go to https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno—Main-Campus/Associate-Professor–Mechanical-Engineering_R0149223.
4. Lecturer, Aerospace Engineering. The department is seeking individuals with a strong commitment to teaching who can effectively deliver core Aerospace Engineering courses—such as AE structures—and provide mentorship for capstone AE projects. While the primary focus is instructional, candidates with relevant research interests, experience, and capabilities are highly encouraged to apply. For more information or to apply, go to https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno—Main-Campus/Lecturer-I—Lecturer-II—Teaching-Assistant-Professor–Aerospace-Engineering_R0149323.

For all four positions, review of applications will begin on November 30,2025, but will continue until the position is filled.

2 Assistant Professors in ME

The Mechanical Engineering Department at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for assistant professor (tenure track) beginning in July 2026. We are seeking candidates with a strong academic background in mechanical engineering and wildfire science. A key aspect of this position is that the faculty member will actively collaborate the SJSU Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center (WIRC, https://www.sjsu.edu/wildfire/, a National Science Foundation, Industry-University Cooperative Research Center). For more information and to apply, go to https://jobs.sjsu.edu/sj/en-us/job/552002?lApplicationSubSourceID=.

The ME department also invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor rank in the area of manufacturing and automation. The department is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in contemporary manufacturing and automation areas, including but not limited to digital twins, flexible and hybrid electronics, next generation microelectronics packaging, additive manufacturing, sustainable materials, and AI integration in manufacturing. Further details and application information is available at https://jobs.sjsu.edu/sj/en-us/job/552004?lApplicationSubSourceID=.

Application deadline for both jobs is 1/15/2026. Anticipated start date for both is 7/20/26.

3 Positions in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering is searching for three faculty positions this year.

These positions are in the areas of:

• Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS)-Tenure Track, Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek candidates with expertise in the areas of Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineering with a strong emphasis on advanced field robotics, including quadruped, drones, and humanoids, or advanced manufacturing. For more information and application instructions, go to https://vcujobs.com/jobs/assistant-associate-professor-mechanical-and-nuclear-engineering-vcu-main-campus-virginia-united-states. Application review will begin October 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
• Advanced Materials/Manufacturing-Tenure Track, All ranks. We are looking for an individual with expertise in ceramic AM process science, performance in extreme environments, and application-driven components for energy (including nuclear). For more information and application instructions, go to https://vcujobs.com/jobs/assistant-associate-professor-mechanical-and-nuclear-engineering-materials-manufacturing-vcu-main-campus-virginia-united-states. Application review will begin October 17, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
• Nuclear Energy-Teaching. Outstanding educators with expertise in Nuclear Engineering, who are also capable of making substantial contributions to the undergraduate Mechanical Engineering curriculum, are invited to submit their applications. For more information and application instructions, go to https://vcujobs.com/jobs/nuclear-term-faculty-mechanical-and-nuclear-engineering-vcu-main-campus-virginia-united-states. Application review will begin October 17, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

All 3 positions are set to start in Fall, 2026.

Instructor

We have an opening for someone to teach our junior/senior level Compressible Flow class at Havey Mudd College in the spring. The class would be 15-20 students who loved their junior level fluid mechanics class and are very excited for this one. While we would be happy to share materials from previous course offerings, the instructor would not be constrained by them. Compressible (and incompressible) aerodynamics and propulsion are previous directions the course has taken.

In addition to people with significant teaching experience, we would also be able to hire a senior PhD student.

If interested, contact Lori Bassman, Associate Chair of Engineering at Harvey Mudd.

Instructor in Aerospace Engineering

Trine University has an opening for an instructor in aerospace engineering. Essential duties and responsibilities include instructing aerospace, aeronautical and mechanical engineering courses (e.g. Applied Aero, Aero Lab, Gas Turbines, Rocket Propulsion, Aircraft Stability and Controls, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics), advising students regarding academic issues, working with the Indiana Space Grant Consortium, serving the department, school, and university in the form of committee work and as needed, and engaging in ongoing professional development activities.

For more details about the job and to apply, go to https://www.trine.edu/human-resources/careers/instructor-mechanical-engineering-aerospace.aspx.

Three Faculty Positions in Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso is pleased to invite applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in aerospace engineering and a tenure/tenure-track Associate/Full Professor for the Regents’ Research Excellence Program starting Fall 2025. The department will consider applications in the general area of aerospace engineering, including but not limited to aircraft and spacecraft design, structural dynamics and aerodynamics, air mobility, directed energy (multiscale modelling and simulation), robotics and autonomy for space and aerial domains, GNC, and mission design. Still, applicants outside these areas are also encouraged to apply. Also, those hired at the Professor level will be given the title Regents’ Distinguished Research Professor, and those hired at the Associate Professor level will be given that title upon promotion to the rank of Professor.

Here is the link to The University of Texas at El Paso’s Job Posting: https://utep.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=4156B7965319D371936E3FE17943543F;jsessionid=17D3D63300058796716678D6A232CEAE?JOBID=193332. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

The Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs is the member of the College of Engineering’s leadership team who oversees all undergraduate academic programs within the college. The position is also responsible for oversight of all inter-disciplinary and online programs in which the college is involved at the undergraduate level as well as recruitment and retention programs leveraging the Student Success Center.

For more information and to apply, see https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/19254. Screening of applications begins November 24, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Assistant Professor in AE and Several ME Positions

The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The field of aerospace engineering is undergoing a revolutionary transformation with the commercialization and utilization of space, and growth in advanced air mobility and sustainable aviation. We seek candidates that hold promise for leading this transformation. An emphasis will be placed on applicants that have a clear vision about how they will contribute to emerging areas of aerospace engineering.

For further details and to apply, see https://apply.interfolio.com/174156. Evaluation of applications will begin on November 1, 2025, and will continue until an appropriate candidate is identified. For questions, email Prof. Noel Clemens, the Faculty Search Committee Chair, at clemens@mail.utexas.edu.

The Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks applicants for multiple tenure-track positions. Although candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor are preferred, applications from senior candidates will also be considered for the Advanced Manufacturing search. Candidates with expertise in the following research areas are of the most interest to the Department. (Candidates should view these areas of emphasis in the broadest sense in determining whether they match their research skills and interests.):

• Nuclear Engineering with an emphasis on nuclear materials
  and nuclear robotics.
• Thermal-Fluid Science & Engineering.Two positions areavailable in the following areas: (1) fluid mechanics and thermal sciences, with applications to electrical, optical, thermal, and mechanical components for information, energy, and biomedical technologies, and (2) experimental thermal-fluid science and engineering with particular interest in applications for power and propulsion systems.
• Advanced Manufacturing, with an emphasis on systems and processes including (but not limited to) smart manufacturing, multi-material manufacturing, and multi-scale manufacturing for functional devices.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/173175. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 10, 2025.

Associate or Full Professor in AE; Assistant Professor in Energy/Environment

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Rice University, located in Houston, TX, seeks applications for one tenured Associate/Full Professor position with a research focus on Aerospace Engineering, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. We seek a candidate who represents any subspeciality within aerospace engineering (aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, control, design, mechanics, and systems engineering), and who also complements the department’s core expertise in mechanical engineering, including controls, dynamics, robotics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, computational engineering, design, and solid mechanics.

For further details and to apply, see the official job posting at https://apply.interfolio.com/173362. Applications received by Nov. 1 will be given priority, and the deadline for submission of application material is Dec. 15.

There is also a tenure-track opening at the Assistant Professor level with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. The department is particularly interested in someone with a research focus on energy and the environment. Our priorities are in those thematic areas connected to thermal-fluids (fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer), however, we are open to outstanding candidates in all areas related to Mechanical Engineering, including but not limited to controls, dynamics, robotics, design, and solid mechanics.

Additional information and a link to apply are at https://apply.interfolio.com/173335. Review of applications will commence November 1, 2025, and candidates are encouraged to apply early to be given full consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until December 15, 2025.

Assistant Professor, Teaching, in AE

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California Merced invites applications for the position of full-time Assistant Professor of Teaching in Aerospace Engineering with potential security of employment (parallel to tenure track). This position will have responsibilities to coordinate and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in all areas of Aerospace Engineering with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

For further details and to apply, see the official job posting at https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01999. The review date is Monday, Sep 15, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT. Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Applications will continue to be accepted until Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Open Rank Faculty Positions in ME

The International Center for Applied Mechanics at Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT-ICAM) has several open rank positions in ME available. HIT-ICAM is looking for applicants with expertise in Solid Mechanics, Smart and Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Mechanics of Composite Materials, Dynamics and Control, Fluid Mechanics, etc. ICAM is a platform for international exchanges and collaborations in applied mechanics.

For more information, see the position announcement, https://icam.hit.edu.cn/15925/list.htm. For questions or to apply, contact the center’s secretary, Yingying Zhu, at hit-icam@hit.edu.cn. Knowledge of Chinese is not required, but is a plus.

TT Positions in Thermal-Fluids and Other Areas

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University an opening for a tenure-track faculty member in thermal-fluids science. We invite applications from outstanding candidates with expertise in all areas of thermal-fluids science including but not limited to, renewable and sustainable energy, biomedical engineering, and advanced manufacturing applications. The integration of artificial intelligence into research plans is a plus. The appointment begins in August 2024.

More information and a link for application submission are available in the posting, https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/27653.

Multiple Positions in 5 Research Areas

The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Texas at Dallas now has five research thrusts of state and national significance including advanced manufacturing; energy science and technology; health innovations; semiconductor science and technology; and transportation science and engineering. Located in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, the Jonsson School is positioned to lead. Open positions are available at all ranks. The Department of Mechanical Engineering anticipates 2-3 positions from this search.

For additional information on the research thrusts and to apply, visit https://pulsar.utdallas.edu/career-landing-page/.

Honda Performance Development–CFD

Honda Performance Development (Honda Racing), located in Santa Clarita, CA, has an opening for a CFD position in their Aerodynamics Group.

The job duties involve using Ansys CFD tools to calculate aerodynamics and cooling performance of Honda racing cars and working with the Design Dept. on vehicle geometry preparation and supporting development work in the Wind Tunnel. (Cf. Description of CFD work in the other HPD announcement located below.)

This is a contract employment for duration of 12 months, with a follow-up possibility of transfer to a permanent associate position with Honda.

For further information, contact
HPD Contact: Dr. Ante Soda, Tel: (661) 414-4389 E-mail: asoda@hra.com

DOD–SMART Scholarship

Learn more about the SMART Scholarship Program

As a means of increasing the number of U.S. citizens and nationals trained in science and engineering disciplines of military importance, the Department of Defense offers the Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program. SMART is a competitive offering open to undergraduate or graduate students in (most) STEM programs who are citizens of the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, or the UK. Scholarships include full tuition and fees, a monthly stipend, a books & supplies allowance, and a health insurance allowance. Applicants select a DoD facility or agency where they would prefer to work. Recipients are obligated to participate in summer internship programs and accept DoD employment after graduation.

The application period for scholarships beginning in 2026 opens August 01, 2025, and runs through December 5, 2025.

For more information about the SMART Scholarship Program and to apply, go to https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart.