Employer: Wright State University
Location: Dayton, Ohio, United States (On-Site)
Posted: [contact details available in the full listing]
- Job Function: Academic/Research
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Job Duration: Indefinite
- Min Education: Ph.D.
- Min Experience: None
- Required Travel: 0-10%
About this role
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:
- Developing a nationally competitive, externally funded research program
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
- Supporting departmental, university, and professional service activities
Key Requirements
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
