Assistant Professor in Computational Thermal-Fluid Sciences

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Working Position Title Assistant Professor in Computational Thermal-Fluid Sciences (6360)

Classification Title

Position Number

Position Number

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/30/2026

Closing Date

Priority Review Date

Priority Review Date 01/01/2027

Business Unit Description

Business Unit Description Faculty

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time

FTE

FTE 1.00

Position Status

Position Status Regular

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Job Code

Job Code 2000

Union Representation

Union Representation Union

Union Code

Union Code UFA - United Faculty Alliance

Unit/Department

Unit/Department Mechanical Engineering

College/Unit

College/Unit College of Eng & Eng Tech Dean

Division

Division Academic Division

Location

Location EB 226

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Northern Illinois University (NIU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computational Thermal-Fluid Sciences. We seek candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service and who will contribute to the department’s growing strengths in thermal-fluid sciences and related interdisciplinary areas.

NIU is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university that values excellence, engagement, and innovation. The successful candidate will join a collaborative academic environment dedicated to advancing research, fostering student success, and preparing graduates to address complex engineering challenges. The position offers opportunities to work with undergraduate and graduate students while developing a vibrant, externally funded research program that enhances the department’s research portfolio.

The Assistant Professor in Computational Thermal-Fluid Sciences is expected to serve as an energetic and engaged educator for both undergraduate and graduate students, conduct externally funded research, publish in archival journals, and supervise students in experiential learning programs. The faculty member’s research agenda should strategically enhance the department’s portfolio in the field of thermal-fluid sciences.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
• Conduct and maintain an active, externally funded research program
• Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals
• Mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate students in research and experiential learning activities
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities, including committee work

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering or a related field by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated strong potential to become an effective educator in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Demonstrated strong potential to become a productive researcher

N/A

• Strong background in computational thermal sciences
• Research expertise in one or more emerging areas, including artificial intelligence (AI) applications, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, and/or quantum computing
• Demonstrated potential to pursue interdisciplinary collaborations
• Evidence of potential to secure external research funding
• Ability to mentor graduate students and support research activities in emerging areas of computational thermal sciences

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