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Job Title Assistant Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, (Tenure-Track, F0727A)
Department MECHANICAL & AEROSPACE ENGIN
Position Number F0727A
Job Description The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Old Dominion University invites applications for a
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027. This is a 10-month annual appointment.
The successful candidate will lead research initiatives focused on the design of aircraft structures and the development of control systems and autonomous technologies for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Research activities will include design, prototyping, control system development, and flight testing.
Key Responsibilities and Expectations:- Lead research in aircraft structures, control systems, and autonomy for unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
- Oversee research activities involving design, prototyping, control development, and flight testing.
- Secure external research funding to support and expand research initiatives.
- Establish and maintain an internationally recognized research program.
- Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
- Mentor and advise students.
- Participate in professional service activities within the university and the broader community.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field by the anticipated start date of the appointment.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities - Ability to teach relevant aerospace engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Strong potential for securing competitive extramural funding.
Preferred Qualifications - Research expertise in the UAS field with strong potential for securing competitive extramural funding.
- Experience teaching online.
Conditions of EmploymentLocation Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date 07/26/2027
Application Review Date 01/11/2027
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Instructions Interested candidates must apply at
https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/27412 and attach the following with their online application:
- A cover letter a curriculum vitae.
- A statement of teaching philosophy (Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests).
- Unofficial graduate transcripts.
- Contact information for 3 professional references.
Telework Friendly No
About the College https://www.odu.edu/engineering
About the Department The department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering comprises 23 faculty, 698 undergraduate students, and 122 graduate students. Current research areas include space systems and structures, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), materials, mechatronics and automation, biomechanics, biomedical engineering and thermal-fluid systems. The MAE department houses well-equipped laboratories where faculty and students conduct research on diverse topics ranging from micromechanics and cellular mechanobiology to smart systems, composites, and robotics. The faculty conduct research in collaborations with the NASA, Thomas Jefferson Lab, Naval Shipyard and Naval Warfare Centers. Active student chapters include ASME, AIAA, SAE, Pi Tau Sigma, SWE, NSBE, and ASB . More information on the department can be found at
https://odu.edu/mae 
