Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of South Florida invites applications for tenured/tenure-track faculty positions in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. While outstanding candidates from all areas of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are encouraged to apply, particular consideration will be given to applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: (1) Computational Supersonic and Hypersonic Flows, (2) AI, Autonomy, and Robotics, (3) Drones and Urban Air Mobility, (4) Advanced Manufacturing, (5) Aerospace Materials, and (6) Energy Systems.

Applicants specializing in materials science without a clear, strong connection to aerospace applications are discouraged from applying.

Successful applicants may be hired at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level and are expected to begin in the Fall 2026 semester. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in scholarly research and publications, the potential for sustaining an externally funded research program, and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Exceptional applicants with a sustained record of externally funded research, outstanding scholarly work and publications, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and international recognition of their work will be considered for the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

The Department () has 31 faculty members and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. Faculty in the department actively collaborate with colleagues across the College of Engineering and other USF colleges, including Medicine, Arts & Sciences, Marine Science, Education, Nursing, and Public Health. The department also maintains strong partnerships with several USF research centers, such as the Nanotechnology Research and Education Center (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).),

Center for Urban Transportation Research (https://), Center for Assistive Rehabilitation Robotics & Technologies (), Clean Energy Research Center (), H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, and Global Center for Hearing and Speech Research.

Established in 1964 and currently led by Dean Levi Thompson, the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida is ranked #56 among public institutions (#89 overall) by U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Engineering & Specialties Rankings. The college serves more than 3,700 students, offering nine bachelor's programs as well as 12 master's and eight doctoral degrees. The college is actively engaged in local and global research activities with $46.9 million in research expenditures for the fiscal year .

The college has 12 major research centers and institutes and is actively engaged in local and global research activities focused on sustainability, biomedical engineering, computing technology and transportation.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No.

1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No.

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