Associate Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Associate Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Aerospace Engineering, at the rank of Associate Professor. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026.

Applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline and demonstrate a strong record of scholarly research in aerospace engineering. The department seeks candidates whose research addresses novel and emerging aerospace concepts, including but not limited to aerodynamics, propulsion, and hypersonic systems.

The successful candidate is expected to establish and sustain an externally funded research program commensurate with rank and to publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals. Teaching responsibilities include developing and delivering undergraduate and graduate courses in aerospace engineering and related areas, as well as mentoring graduate students and supervising doctoral research. The faculty member will also be expected to engage in interdisciplinary research initiatives, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in service activities at the department, college, and university levels.

FIU is a Carnegie R1 research institution with strong interdisciplinary research programs and growing investments in aerospace, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, and space-related research, offering a collaborative environment and significant opportunities for cross-disciplinary engagement.

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, enrolling more than 1,100 students across its programs, offers an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Our students benefit from FIU's vibrant research environment, strong connections with the aerospace and energy sectors, and the university's commitment to student success as a top-ranked Carnegie R1 public research institution.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536707 at careers.fiu.edu and attach cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process.

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

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