Florida International University · 1 day ago
Associate Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelFlorida International University is a Top 50 public research university located in Miami, seeking an Associate Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering. The role involves establishing a funded research program, developing courses, mentoring students, and contributing to interdisciplinary research initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Establish and sustain an externally funded research program commensurate with rank and publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals
Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in aerospace engineering and related areas
Mentor graduate students and supervise doctoral research
Engage in interdisciplinary research initiatives
Contribute to curriculum development
Participate in service activities at the department, college, and university levels
Qualification
Required
Applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
Demonstrate a strong record of scholarly research in aerospace engineering
Establish and sustain an externally funded research program commensurate with rank
Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals
Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in aerospace engineering and related areas
Mentor graduate students and supervise doctoral research
Engage in interdisciplinary research initiatives
Contribute to curriculum development
Participate in service activities at the department, college, and university levels
Company
Florida International University
Florida International University is an American metropolitan public research university located in Greater Miami.
Founded in 1965
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.95MKey Investors
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUS Department of EnergyNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-10-20Grant· $0.4M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Kenneth C. Hall
Senior Vice President of University Advacement and CEO of the FIU Foundation
Pablo Ortiz
Interim Senior Vice President of Advancement and Chief Executive Officer of FIU Foundation
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