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Teaching Faculty Position in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

In the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Florida A&M University – Florida State University College of Engineering

 (Permanent, Non-Tenure-Track Position)

The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering is pleased to invite applications from highly qualified individuals for teaching faculty positions in the field of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering in Tallahassee, Florida. This position is at Teaching Faculty-I, but well-qualified candidates will be considered at a higher rank.

We are interested in candidates whose background is in Mechanical & Aerospace engineering in fields including but not limited to Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Aerospace Propulsion, Aerospace Structures, and Capstone design projects. Other areas of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering will also be considered, particularly if they complement existing department strengths.

The MAE Department currently has about 36 faculty, 150+ graduate students, ~800 undergraduate students, and annual research expenditures exceeding $27M. A new graduate program in Aerospace Engineering will start in the fall of 2025 within the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department. Additional investments in aerospace include over $100M investments in our Panama City, FL campus (https://inspire.fsu.edu/). We expect that the candidate would collaborate with our existing Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion (FCAAP, http://www.fcaap.fsu.edu/), the High Performance Materials Institute (HPMI, http://hpmi.research.fsu.edu/), the Center for Intelligent Systems, Control, and Robotics (CISCOR, http://www.ciscor.org/), and the Aerospace, Mechatronics and Energy Center (AME, http://ame.fsu.edu/). Potential applicants seeking more information are encouraged to visit our websites at https://www.eng.famu.fsu.edu/me.

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is the nexus of two major public universities, each with a distinct mission but focused on world-class engineering education and research. Created by the Florida Legislature in 1982, the joint institution is the College of Engineering for both Florida A&M and Florida State universities. This unique combination of focus, resources, and mission from our parent institutions has created on our campus a truly innovative atmosphere that leverages the benefits of the traditional HBCU model with the innovations of an R-1 public research university. After completing pre-requisites at their home institution, FAMU and FSU students learn, study and research together at our independent campus with joint-appointed faculty and staff. Students graduate from their enrolling university and from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. Both FAMU and FSU are part of the State University System of Florida and are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Additionally, all seven of the college’s eligible undergraduate degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a closely related discipline, demonstrate the ability to teach large classes, and have a strong interest in using technology in engineering education. The successful candidate is expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate courses and participate in college and professional service.

If qualified and interested in the position, applicants should apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs, Job ID: 61089, with the following documents:

1. A cover letter


2. A full curriculum vitae


3. A 2-page teaching statement. This statement should clearly indicate how the proposed teaching plan will connect with existing courses in the department and universities.


4. A 1-page research statement (optional)


5. Two selected publications for review (optional)


6. The names and contact information of four potential references


7. An Equal Employment Opportunity Survey for Faculty Applicants

Application review will begin on October 1, 2025. Acceptance and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The appointment is anticipated to begin in January 2026. Any questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Simone Peterson Hruda, Search Committee Chairperson, peterson@eng.famu.fsu.edu

Criminal Background Check

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. The background check will be conducted as authorized and in accordance with University Policy 4-OP-C-7-B11.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Florida A&M University and Florida State University Are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers.