<div dir="ltr"><div style="text-align:center"> Assistant Professor </div><div style="text-align:center">Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering </div><div style="text-align:center">Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering </div><div style="text-align:center">University of Florida </div><div><br></div><div>The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE)
at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty position in spaceflight
mechanics at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position has an anticipated start date of August 2022. </div><div><br></div><div>We are seeking candidates in space mechanics and/or human spaceflight whose areas of interest include but is not limited to
the following: 1) space propulsion, 2) space domain/space situational awareness (e.g., in cislunar/ex-GEO regions), 3) space
robotics, or 4) any related spacecraft/space science fields. The faculty member will be expected to teach undergraduate and
graduate courses within the mechanical and aerospace engineering curricula; initiate and sustain externally sponsored
research programs; recruit and supervise graduate students; and engage in service activities for the University and the
profession. Applicants must possess a PhD in a related field by the start date. Dedication to excellence in research, teaching,
and service, and evidence of scholarly achievements are required. The candidate should have a record of or demonstrate the
potential for successful proposal writing, PhD student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching. </div><div><br></div><div>The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida (<a href="https://mae.ufl.edu/">https://mae.ufl.edu/</a>) has over 60
faculty members working in all aspects of mechanical and aerospace engineering and is expected to grow over the upcoming
years. The total student population is approximately 2500 with nearly 200 in the PhD program. The latest US News & World
Report has MAE ranked as 16 and 15 for the aerospace and mechanical engineering programs, respectively, among graduate
engineering public universities in the US. The University of Florida is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university
system and is ranked as the #6 best public US university according to US News & World Report. UF recently announced a
$70 million artificial intelligence partnership with NVIDIA to create an AI-centric data center that houses the world's fastest
AI supercomputer in higher education. </div><div><br></div><div>The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately, with the first full committee screening occurring on,
October 15,2021 and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted
through Interfolio at: <a href="https://facultyjobs.hr.ufl.edu/">https://facultyjobs.hr.ufl.edu/</a>. (Please see Job Requisition #82042). Complete applications must include
the following files in PDF format: (1) cover letter (summary, introduction related to hiring emphasis areas, and any synergies
with current UF faculty, (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement describing the applicant’s experience in enhancing diversity,
equity and inclusion through research, teaching, or service, and vision for promoting a more inclusive experience at the
University of Florida; (4) a research program vision statement detailing short- and long-term goals; (5) a teaching statement
describing the applicant’s teaching experience and vision for developing a teaching program at the University of Florida; (6)
up to three refereed journal or conference articles (co-)authored by the applicant; and (7) the names, addresses, phone
numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references. To be competitive, candidates for this faculty
position should submit a cover letter, research statement, and education vision statement that complement the overall mission
of the department. The cover letter should be addressed to: Dr. Norman Fitz-Coy. </div><div><br></div><div>The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will
not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution
outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National
Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). </div><div><br></div><div>Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Norman Fitz-Coy, MAE Dept, University of Florida, <a href="mailto:nfc@ufl.edu">nfc@ufl.edu</a>. </div><div><br></div><div>The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The “government
in the sunshine” laws of Florida require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of
application/nomination and reference, be available for public inspection. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed
to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).</div><div><br></div><div> University of Florida values broad diversity in its faculty, students, and staff, and creates an inclusive and welcoming climate
for learning, research, and other work. We strongly encourage applications from women, members of groups that are
underrepresented in the profession, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. The college of engineering has a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and
expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status as protected
under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding
applications are open to the public on request. <br clear="all"><div><br></div></div></div>