University of South Florida · 2 months ago
Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelThe University of South Florida is seeking applications for tenured/tenure-track faculty positions in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Successful applicants will engage in scholarly research, teaching, and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a focus on various specialized areas within Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
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Responsibilities
A cover letter. The cover letter should indicate the applicant’s interest in a specific rank and area of research
A detailed curriculum vitae
The names and contact information of at least four professional references
A statement (totaling no more than five pages) of the applicant’s research plans and teaching interests. A description of broader impacts should be included in the research plan
Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as a single PDF file to the following website: https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/index.aspx
Qualification
Required
Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
Demonstrated record of scholarly achievements to contribute to fundamental research thrust areas in the College of Engineering
Meet university criteria for appointments as Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Preferred
Demonstrated excellence in scholarly research and publications
Potential for sustaining an externally funded research program
Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida
University of South Florida is a public research university located in Tampa, Florida.
Founded in 1956
10001+ employees
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