Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

University of South Florida invites applications for a tenured/tenure‑track faculty position in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Successful candidates may be hired at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level with an expected start in the Fall 2026 semester.

Tampa, FL 33620 – 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

This faculty position offers an opportunity to develop research and teaching careers in areas including Computational Supersonic and Hypersonic Flows, AI, Autonomy, and Robotics, Drones and Urban Air Mobility, Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace Materials, and Energy Systems. Applicants are encouraged to emphasize expertise in these areas; materials‑science candidates without a clear aerospace connection are discouraged.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
• Develop and maintain a competitive, externally funded research program.
• Mentor undergraduate, graduate, and graduate‑student research.
• Contribute to departmental service and curriculum development.
• Engage in scholarly activities that advance the field of mechanical and aerospace engineering.

• Minimum: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Preferred: Demonstrated excellence in research with a record of publications, potential for sustained external funding, and strong teaching and mentoring experience.
• High potential for national or international recognition in mechanical and aerospace engineering.

• Cover letter indicating desired rank and research area.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names of at least four professional references.
• Statement (≤5 pages) of research plans, teaching interests, and broader impacts.

Applicants must submit a single PDF application packet through the USF Careers website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applications are accepted immediately and will be considered until positions are filled.

USF is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity employer. USF prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other unlawful basis. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. USF encourages dual‑career couples to contact the Department Chair for opportunities.

For disability accommodations, applicants may contact Melanie Salarbux at (727) 873‑4290 or Khoa Dinh at (813) 974‑9272 at least five working days in advance.

USF does not discriminate based on sex in education programs or activities. For Title IX questions, refer to the USF Title IX Coordinator or the U.S. Department of Education. Contact details are available on the USF Title IX webpage at https://.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.