University Faculty Mechanical Engineering Aerospace

Job Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology at Weber State University is accepting applications for an assistant tenure track faculty position that will start in either the spring or fall semester of 2027. The department is planning to offer a masters degree in mechanical engineering with emphasis area in Aerospace & Structures. The ME department currently offers baccalaureate degrees in mechanical engineering, energy engineering, mechanical engineering technology and an associate in pre-engineering. Selected individual will mostly teach a variety of Aerospace courses in mechanical engineering with some support teaching in the additional programs mentioned above. Service duties include program-building and advising, as well as commitment to extra-curricular activities. Service to the department, college, and university is expected.

Job Duties

We are looking for a scholar/educator with expertise teaching in the following areas: Aerodynamics, Flight Mechanics, Aircraft and Rocket Propulsion, Orbital Mechanics and Advanced Compressible Flow. Additional areas of interest include but are not limited to High-Performance Aerospace Structure/Mechanics, Capstone Senior Project, Advanced Dynamics and the development of special topic courses in the mechanical/aerospace discipline.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related field. ABD candidates may be considered.
• At least three years of industry or lab/post doc experience

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering
• At least five years of industry or lab/post doc experience.
• Teaching experience at the University level along with positive evaluations are a plus.