Description
University Faculty Mechanical Engineering Aerospace
Requisition Number: F00527P
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 master’s 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.
Background Check? Yes
Benefits Summary:
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 06/04/2026
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Notes to Applicants:
For promotion, it is required for the candidate to have positive teaching evaluations, contribute to service and be active in scholarship through publications of peer reviewed papers, attending conferences, workshops, and grant writing.
- Cover letter specifying primary area of expertise and interest as mentioned above
- Professional CV with a list of publications and at least three professional references
- Teaching methodology and interests (attach to philosophy statement)
- Research statement describing the candidate’s research vision (attach to other document 1)
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28459
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