Assistant Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering; Tenure-Track F

Position: Assistant Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (Tenure-Track F1017A)

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (Tenure-Track F1017A)

Department

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Position Number

F1017A

Location

Norfolk, VA

Posting Details

Start date:

Fall 2026. This is an annual 10‑month appointment. Position is full‑time and open to the general public.

Job Description

The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) within the Batten College of Engineering and Technology (BCET) at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in mechanical and aerospace engineering, starting Fall 2026. We seek candidates with expertise in high‑speed flow, aerothermodynamics modeling, gas–surface thermochemical interactions, propulsion, and plasma physics related to hypersonic flight.

We also welcome applicants with relevant aerospace engineering backgrounds that will complement and enhance our department's existing strengths.

Ideal candidates will be capable of teaching in these specialized areas and more, while actively contributing to our research and service missions. They should establish and maintain an externally funded research program, provide quality instruction at both undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor students in research, and participate in departmental, college, university, and professional activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
• Develop and sustain sponsored research programs.
• Mentor students in research and support their academic development.
• Participate in departmental, college, university, and professional activities.
• Contribute to the research and service missions of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Earned Ph.D. in Aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field by May 2026.

Demonstrated ability to develop and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses in mechanical and aerospace engineering.

Plans for acquiring and sustaining sponsored research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research and scholarly publications.
• Experience conducting sponsored research.
• Experience in teaching.
• Plans for developing interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research collaborations to advance the aerospace engineering program in the department.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./24673 to apply and attach the following:

A cover letter.

Curriculum vitae.

Statement of teaching interests and philosophy.

Statement of research interests including a research plan.

Unofficial graduate transcripts.

Contact information for three professional references.

Applications should be submitted by December 31, 2025 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.#J-18808-Ljbffr