FA27-043: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in Edwardsville, Illinois at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The department is particularly interested in candidates whose teaching and research expertise in dynamics and controls complements a new aerospace concentration within the Mechanical Engineering program. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, flight dynamics and control, stability and control, autonomous aerospace systems and robotics, machine-learning-enabled control, and multiphysics modeling and control.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in dynamics, automatic control systems, and aerospace engineering; advise undergraduate and graduate students on research projects and theses; and develop and sustain an externally funded research program. The ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and collaborate across engineering disciplines is highly desirable. The successful candidate is also expected to provide service to the department, the School of Engineering, the university, and the professional community, and contribute to strengthening connections with industry.

SIUE is a strong advocate of the teacher-scholar model, and therefore, the successful candidate is expected to be active in the design and teaching of classes that have extensive project-based learning activities, publish scholarly work, promote undergraduate research, and supervise and mentor graduate students.

Source of Funds

State

Terms of Appointment

Full-time (9-month), continuing, tenure-eligible appointment beginning August 2027.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will have a strong background in dynamics and control systems.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement and plan, and a list of at least three professional references, including postal addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses, through the position's application website. Questions regarding this position should be directed to: me_tt_hire_2027@siue.edu

Application Deadline

Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 31, 2027.

Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon satisfying all legal requirements as set forth by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in regard to employability in the United States. SIUE makes no representation, warranty, or agreement that third parties, including government agencies, will approve submitted documents, applications, or petitions for an H-1B visa or Optional Practical Training.

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. The State of Illinois requires that immigrant employees achieve H-1 status before they become eligible for certain benefits.

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Dual Career Support for New Faculty

The Career Development Center has partnered with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. Outlined below is a specific list of career services and resources available to help you on your career journey. Individuals are eligible to receive a maximum of three, one-hour appointments. Visit them online at: https://www.siue.edu/career-development-center/faculty/NSF-Advance-GrantLanding.shtml