TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION Assistant or Associate Professor

Wright State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright State University’s Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor starting August 1, 2027, with a focus on dynamic systems.

The successful candidate will build a nationally competitive research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and contribute to departmental and university service while pursuing collaborations with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and AFRL.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field by Aug 1, 2027.
• Evidence of scholarly potential for Assistant Professor or established record for Associate.
• Ability to obtain required access permissions for collaboration with WPAFB and AFRL.
• Commitment to student mentoring and collaborative research.

Responsibilities

• Develop a nationally competitive, externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Support departmental, university, and professional service activities.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Wright State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2027. The department seeks an accomplished and collaborative scholar with expertise in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, particularly in the area of dynamic systems.

The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth of the department's aerospace engineering curriculum and research enterprise by:

1. Developing a nationally competitive, externally funded research program
2. Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
3. Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
4. Supporting departmental, university, and professional service activities

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline by August 1, 2027
• Evidence of strong scholarly potential (Assistant Professor) or an established record of research and teaching excellence (Associate Professor)
• Ability to obtain and maintain all installation, facility, research, and security access permissions necessary for collaboration with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
• Commitment to student mentoring and collaborative research

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with, or interest in, collaborations involving Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, AFRL, and regional aerospace industry partners
• Expertise in dynamics, flight dynamics, aerodynamics, controls, or related fields