Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) at
Wright State University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty
position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning Fall 2026.
We seek dynamic and collegial candidates with research and teaching
expertise in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering,
or a closely related field.
To support the mission of the Department of Mechanical and Materials
Engineering and to help the department increase its Aerospace
Engineering offerings.
Develop funded research, teach courses, and
serve administratively.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline before the anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.Evidence of scholarly potential (Assistant Professor) or a strong record of research and teaching excellence (Associate Professor).Commitment to mentoring students and supporting collaborative research.Demonstrated ability to contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction, especially in areas related to aerospace systems and mechanics. Preferred Qualifications
Experience or interest in research collaborations with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), or regional aerospace industry partners.Expertise in areas such as structural mechanics and aerodynamics. Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):