Wayne State University is searching for an experienced
Assistant
Professor - Mechanical Engineering at its Detroit campus
location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located
in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all
backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our
deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,
diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational
opportunities which prepare students for success in a global
society.
Essential functions (job duties):
The Mechanical Engineering Department at Wayne State University
invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track faculty position. We
expect to make the appointment at the Assistant Professor level,
but will consider senior-level candidates with a strong track
record of major external funding and peer-reviewed
publications.
Duties involve teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels,
introducing new courses in the applicant’s respective field of
expertise, developing a strong record of peer-reviewed journal
publications, establishing an impactful and sustainable externally
funded research program, supervising and mentoring both graduate
and undergraduate students, and engaging in professional societies
and university services.
Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a doctorate in mechanical engineering,
aerospace engineering, or a closely related field, with expertise
in one or more of the following areas:
- Artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and connected
mobility applied to the modeling, design, control, testing, and
operation of mechanical and physical mobility systems.
Advanced materials and manufacturing encompassing the
implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning in
design and manufacturing, materials informatics and big data
design, smart manufacturing, characterization and processing of
materials, scalable and adaptable manufacturing processes.
Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) technology, advanced
propulsion technologies, including electric and hybrid systems,
unmanned systems flight dynamics, control and autonomy, energy
storage solutions to increase range and efficiency for electric
VTOL aircraft.
The anticipated starting date of employment is August 18, 2027.
This position is a 9-month appointment. All applicants must submit
their applications through the WSU Online Hiring System at
https://waynetalent.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home?c=waynetalent.
Electronic applications must include a letter of application;
curriculum vita; names, addresses, and contact information for at
least three references, a personal statement regarding teaching and
research activities (limited to 3 pages), and selected refereed
journal publications (limited to 3 papers). Emailed applications
will not be accepted.
The review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026 and the
search will remain open until the position is filled. Salary and
rank of position will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
School/College/Division:
H05 - College of Engineering
Primary department:
H0507 - Mechanical Engineering
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
Working conditions:
This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a
collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a
qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.
Job openings:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered
employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal
history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,
the university will inform you if a background check is
required.
