Florida Institute of Technology · 2 months ago
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Florida Tech Main Campus Melbourne
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelFlorida Institute of Technology is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Design and Manufacturing. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, developing a research program, and contributing to the institution through service.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellence in teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program
Contribute to the institution and profession through service
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
Strong background in mechanical engineering related to design and manufacturing, including design theory and methodology, design automation, design for manufacturing and lifecycle, design for additive manufacturing, computer-aided design, systems engineering, digital engineering, and applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) in design and manufacturing
Excellence in teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Ability to develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program
Contribution to the institution and profession through service
Company
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Tech is a national, private research university located in Melbourne, Fla. on the Space Coast.
Founded in 1958
201-500 employees
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2022 (17)
2021 (12)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.07MKey Investors
Protect Marine WildlifeU.S. Small Business AdministrationNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2025-02-12Grant
2024-09-25Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Kathleen McDermott
Interim Vice President for Finance and CFO
Amanda Kay Moske, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Institutional Research & Chief Data Officer
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