Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering Professor (Propulsion/Aero)

Florida Polytechnic University; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for a tenure-equivalent faculty position in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, beginning August 2027. The department recently launched a B.S.

in Aerospace Engineering and seeks to expand propulsion and aerodynamics labs while teaching thermo-fluid courses shared by both degrees. The candidate will teach courses such as Principles of Flight, Propulsion, and Aerodynamics,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience teaching undergraduates and mentoring capstone teams.
• Proven research record or clear potential in funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Teach aerospace and mechanical engineering courses including propulsion and thermodynamics.
• Develop propulsion and aerodynamics labs and equipment.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate design teams.
• Build a research program involving undergraduates and MS students.
• Contribute to department and university service.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Aero/Fluid dynamics

Undergraduate teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Eng

Job description

Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for a tenure-equivalent faculty position in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, beginning August 2027. The department recently launched a B.S.

in Aerospace Engineering and seeks to expand propulsion and aerodynamics labs while teaching thermo-fluid courses shared by both degrees. The candidate will teach courses such as Principles of Flight, Propulsion, and Aerodynamics,