Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering ​/ UMKC School of Science & Engineeri

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Tenure‑Track

The Division of Energy, Matter and Systems (EMS) in the School of Science and Engineering (SSE) at the University of Missouri‑Kansas City (UMKC) is seeking applicants in the areas of experimental fluid mechanics, microfluidics, and soft and complex materials for a tenure‑track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to start in Fall 2027. Candidates with emerging expertise in these fields that have strong prospects for extending our sponsored research program are encouraged to apply.

The new faculty member will play an important role in the MSE and biomedical engineering programs, and research is expected to secure continuous external funding and lead to novel applications in fluid dynamics, health engineering, environmental modeling, microfluidics, and biology‑on‑a‑chip devices.

All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with postdoctoral experience.

Salary is commensurate with credentials, evidence of, or potential for external funding and experience. This is a nine‑month, benefit‑eligible, full‑time (1.0 FTE) appointment that is eligible for promotion. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, tuition discounts at all four UM System universities, and retirement contributions. Academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work‑life balance.

Applicants must submit a single PDF or Microsoft Word document containing:

• cover letter highlighting qualifications for a tenure‑track faculty position,
• curriculum vitae,
• research statement including successes in externally funded research,
• statement of teaching interests/philosophy and teaching experience (courses taught),
• names and current contact information for three professional references.

Document name must be limited to 50 characters and no special characters.

Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.

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