Professor Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering; IME Florida A&M University

Position: Open Rank Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering (IME) at the Florida A&M University -
Department

The Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering (IME) at the Florida A&M University (FAMU)-Florida State University (FSU) College of Engineering invites applications from highly qualified individuals for a tenure-track faculty position in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates are expected to develop research programs that are internationally recognized with significant and sustained funding, incorporate interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers across campus, and demonstrate a strong commitment to engineering education. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and supervising master's and doctoral students, and participate in service activities within the department, college, universities and profession.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. in Engineering, or a closely related discipline, and demonstrate documented potential for outstanding research. Applications from all materials and manufacturing areas are welcome. Areas of particular interest include advanced manufacturing for metal, ceramic, semiconductor, composite, and biomaterials, and nanomaterials and smart materials. Candidates with strong backgrounds in materials and processing innovation with applications to other manufacturing areas will also be considered.

Helpful

The IME Department currently has 22 faculty, 41 PhD students, 118 MS students, and 160 undergraduate students, and an average annual research expenditure of $5.5M for the last three years. The two universities and outstanding research facilities in the affiliated research buildings/centers provide opportunities for collaboration with faculty in Computer Science, Scientific Computing, Statistics, High-Performance Materials Institute (HPMI), Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion (FCAAP), the Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS), National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL), and FSU College of Medicine.

Contact Info

Any questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Zhibin Yu, Search Committee Chair, .edu.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Applications must include:

A cover letter

A full curriculum vitae

A 2-page research statement

A 1-page teaching statement

No more than four selected publications for review

Names and contact information of four potential references

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed beginning on October 15, 2025. Acceptance and review of application will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.