Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Design/Ocean/Energy)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for tenure-track faculty at the assistant professor level, with flexibility for untenured associate/senior appointments. We seek candidates in Design Engineering, Ocean Science and Engineering, or Thermal/Energy Engineering, to begin July 1, 2027, or mutually agreed date thereafter.

The pay range for a 9-month academic appointment at the entry-level Assistant Professor rank is $143,000–$147,000, with base pay determined by

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field by start date.
• Candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply.
• Appointments at the assistant professor level; untenured associate/senior possible in special cases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original scholarly research in MechE.
• Develop course materials and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Advise students and contribute to community growth.

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for tenure-track faculty at the assistant professor level, with flexibility for untenured associate/senior appointments. We seek candidates in Design Engineering, Ocean Science and Engineering, or Thermal/Energy Engineering, to begin July 1, 2027, or mutually agreed date thereafter.

The pay range for a 9-month academic appointment at the entry-level Assistant Professor rank is $143,000–$147,000, with base pay determined by