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

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 Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:



All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes