Job ID: 263764

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR

University of Florida

  • Oct. 10, 2025
 
  • ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR
  • Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  • https://mae.ufl.edu/
  • University of Florida
    Gainesville, FL
 
  • Open until filled
  • Anticipated start date August 2026
  •  
 
  • Assistant Professor
    Associate Professor
    Professor
  • Sustainable Engineering
    Robotics
    Mechatronics
    Mechanical Engineering
    Manufacturing & Quality Engineering
    Geotechnical
    Geomatics
    Engineering Physics
    Engineering Mechanics
    Energy Technology
    Education Systems & Design
    Computer Engineering
    Biomedical Engineering & Bioengineering
    Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautics
    Engineering - Other
 
 

Job no:537296
Work type:Tenure-Track Faculty
Location:Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:Education/Training/Instructional Design, Engineering
Department:19020000 - EG-MECHANICAL - AEROSPACE ENG

   
 

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

Advertised: Eastern Daylight Time


  • Regulation Number: 1.0061

    Affirmative Action Plan for Equal Employment Opportunity and Administrative Organization for the Affirmative Action Program*
    Category: Human Resources

    Responsible Office: Vice President, Human Resources

    REGULATIONS OF THE

    UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

    1.0061 Affirmative Action Plan for Equal Employment Opportunity, and Administrative Organization for the Affirmative Action Program.

    (1)     Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

    (a)     The University shall provide equal employment opportunities and practices for all qualified persons which conform to laws against discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, marital status, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, disability, political opinions or affiliations, age, genetic information, or handicap; and to promote the full realization of equal opportunity through a positive, continuing program of affirmative action which shall be aimed at enlarging and expanding the employment opportunities of qualified women and minority groups throughout the University.

    (b)     The University is committed to three (3) basic goals relating to Equal Employment Opportunities:

    1. The analysis of current practices and policies, and the adoption of new or revised practices and policies when necessary, to insure the establishment of specific procedures for equalizing.

    2. The elimination and correction of practices and individual inequities which perpetuate or result from discrimination toward women or minority groups.

    3. The intensified recruitment and consideration of women and minority groups to ensure that candidates and employees with appropriate qualifications, potential, and responsibility are afforded equal opportunity for selection, training, and promotion, and are compensated without discrimination due to race, creed, color, religion, marital status, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, age, genetic information or disability.

    (c)     The University shall provide for Equal Employment Opportunity by:

    1. Recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without discrimination with regard to race, creed, color, religion, protected veteran status, marital status, national origin, political opinions and affiliations, sex, age, genetic information, or disability, unless specific sex, age, physical or mental disabilities are bona fide occupational qualifications.

    2. Insuring that employment and promotion decisions are in accord with existing criteria.

    3. Insuring that all personnel actions, benefits, and programs are administered without illegal discrimination.

    (2)     Affirmative Action Plan for Equal Employment Opportunity — The Affirmative Action Plan for Equal Employment Opportunity, as mandated by Executive Order #11246, implements the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy stated above. The Plan is subject to annual review and change as circumstances require. The Plan contains a set of specific and result-oriented procedures to which the University commits every good faith effort, a work force analysis which identifies deficiencies in the representation of women and minority groups, and goals and timetables to correct the deficiencies and to increase the employment of women and minorities at all levels.

    (3)     Administrative Organization of the University’s Affirmative Action Program.

    (a)      The Vice President for Human Resource Services is designated by the University President as the University’s Chief Administrative Officer for Affirmative Action. He or she shall have the authority and responsibility to take the steps necessary to fully implement the Plan and any changes therein, provide a continuing process for reviewing performance under the Plan, and take corrective action when needed to assure full compliance with the Plan and University of Florida Regulations 1.0061 and 1.0062. Penalties for infractions of the University’s Affirmative Action Plan or Regulations shall be administered pursuant to University of Florida Regulation 1.007.

    (b)     The Vice President for Human Resource Services shall be assisted by the Director of Institutional Equity and Diversity. He or she shall work with University personnel to insure full coordination and compliance with the Plan and Regulations of the University of Florida governing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

    (c)     The Senior Vice Presidents and Vice Presidents shall be responsible for the implementation of the University’s affirmative action plan and shall ensure compliance with the plan in his or her area of supervision.

    (d)     Each Dean or Director shall appoint an Equity Officer to serve as liaison between the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity and the units of his or her division or college.

    Authority: BOG Regulation 1.001.

    History: New 2-23-82, Formerly 6C1-1.061, Amended 3-2-87, 4-30-95, 3-17-09, Formerly 6C1-1.0061, Amended 3-16-10, 9-20-10 (technical changes only).

    *Footnote: To the extent that any provision of this regulation is inconsistent with or rendered invalid by subsequently enacted federal or state laws or executive orders, including Executive Order #14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, the University will act in compliance with such laws and executive orders.


 
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