Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering – Aerospace - 9 Month

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Closing Date: 11/02/2026 Type of Position: Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department: Mechanical Engineering Department's Website: https://engineering.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas invites applications for outstanding candidates to fill a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position of Aerospace with an anticipated start date of August 2027. The department is seeking candidates with a strong background in Aerospace Engineering with focus areas in Autonomous Systems, Hypersonics, In-space Power & Propulsion, Interplanetary Spacecraft Mission & Technology, Multifunctional/Smart Material and Structure, Plasma Physics, and/or other aerospace topics of emergent relevance. Both experimental and computational specialists with the ability to work on ITAR-restricted research are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or earned by August 2027) in mechanical engineering or a very closely related field. Applicants should demonstrate potential for high-quality research, securing competitive research funding, generating high-quality publications, teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, and providing appropriate service to the department, university, and profession. Successful candidates will demonstrate collaborative and interdisciplinary synergy with existing research strengths on-campus and have excellent communication skills. This is an in- person position. Most university classes are offered face-to-face, and extensive in- person engagement in such activities as office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is essential to advancing student success and departmental effectiveness. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment Demonstrated research and/or industry experience in areas directly relevant to the search focus areas of Autonomous Systems, Hypersonics, In-space Power & Propulsion, Interplanetary Spacecraft Mission & Technology, Multifunctional/Smart Material & Structure, Plasma Physics, and/or other aerospace topics of emergent relevance Demonstrated potential for high-quality research and publications Demonstrated engagement in collaborative research Preferred Requirements: Demonstrated experience in pursuit and receipt of competitive research funding Experience in teaching and/or teaching support for undergraduate and graduate courses Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work on ITAR-restricted research Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Let