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Position Highlights

The Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering (AME) at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in low-speed experimental aerodynamics. Priority will be given to candidates who have a strong background in fundamental fluid dynamics.

The successful candidate will be able to utilize the Arizona Low Speed Wind Tunnel (https://transition.arizona.edu/facilities/alswt) to conduct cutting edge research in fields such as aeronautics, flow control, boundary-layer transition, wind energy, and/or urban air mobility, among others. Candidates who can span several of these areas are also encouraged to apply. This position is part of the multi-year hiring process associated with growth in AME and the College of Engineering.

Review of applications will begin in December 2024 on a rolling basis; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally funded and nationally and internationally recognized research program, teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to mentoring students, including those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.


• The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to an environment that nurtures collaboration among researchers across the Department, College and University.


• The successful candidate will participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college, and university service. In these, and other, ways the faculty member will help to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, increasing diversity, ensuring equity, and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline at the time of hire.


• The selected candidate must provide education credentials during the offer discussions.


• No experience beyond the Ph.D. is required for appointment at the Assistant Rank.

Rank: Assistant Professor
Tenure Information: Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Academic
Job Category: Faculty
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $106,000-$115,000
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Main campus, 1130 N. Mountain Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719
Target Hire Date: Start of Fall 2025
Contact Information for Candidates: Farzad Mashayek, mashayek@arizona.edu; Mauro Oliveros, moliveros@arizona.edu
Open Date: 10/18/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant: Please submit the following documents:

1)    Cover Letter
2)    CV
3)    In ‘Additional Document 1’ slot: Statement of Research Interests (no more than 3 pages).
4)    In ‘Additional Document 2’ slot: Statement of Teaching Philosophy (no more than 2 pages).
5)    In ‘Additional Document 3’ slot: Three Reference's Contact Information (phone and email).

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