Salary: $10,333.00 Monthly
Location : Carbondale, Illinois
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number:
Department: School of Mechanical, Aerospace, & Materials Engr-SIUC
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 1/10/2027 11:59 PM Central
FLSA:: Exempt
Security/Safety Sensitive:: NA
FTE: 1.0
Description
The School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Materials Engineering (MAME) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for one full-time, continuing, tenure-track nine-month Assistant Professor position to start on August 10, 2027.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts.
Examples of Duties
The selected candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the School, conduct high-quality research, supervise graduate student theses and dissertations, and actively contribute to service at the School, College, and University levels.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have B.S. and Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related area. Ph.D. candidates may be considered if all degree requirements are met by August 10, 2027. If all requirements for the Ph.D. degree are not completed by that date, a term, non-tenure track appointment may be offered in accordance with the University policy ).
Preferred Qualifications: The primary focus of this search will be Advanced Manufacturing, with areas of interest including, but not limited to, additive and biomanufacturing/biofabrication; advanced materials and manufacturing processes; smart and digital manufacturing; AI/ML, computational methods, and digital twins; industrial robotics and intelligent automation; and sustainable and resilient manufacturing.
Required Documents: Please submit a complete application package consisting of a cover letter, CV, statements of teaching (1-2 pages) and research (3 pages), and a list of three references with complete contact information.
Contact: Jennifer Langin,
Supplemental Information
College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics/ School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Materials Engineering
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about , , and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit:
