Job description
EEO Statement
Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.Job Category: Faculty/Instructional
Department: Mechanical & Materials Engineering
EEO number: 25Y362
Position FTE: 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Negotiable
Salary Band: FA NA
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) at
Wright State University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty
position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning Fall 2026.
We seek dynamic and collegial candidates with research and teaching
expertise in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering,
or a closely related field.
To support the mission of the Department of Mechanical and Materials
Engineering and to help the department increase its Aerospace
Engineering offerings. Develop funded research, teach courses, and
serve administratively.Minimum Qualifications
- Earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline before the anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.
- Evidence of scholarly potential (Assistant Professor) or a strong record of research and teaching excellence (Associate Professor).
- Commitment to mentoring students and supporting collaborative research.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction, especially in areas related to aerospace systems and mechanics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or interest in research collaborations with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), or regional aerospace industry partners.
- Expertise in areas such as structural mechanics and aerodynamics.
Essential Functions and percent of time
55% Teaching:
- Prepare course materials
- Coordinate courses
- Teach classes
- Evaluate Student work
- Hold office hours
- Interact with students
- Mentor senior design students
- Mentor and advise graduate students
- Perform all aspects of teaching that leads to successful students
30% Research:
- Write grant proposals and reports, obtain funding for research and funding to support graduate students, and perform the other activities necessary to develop and active research program
- Publish conference and journal papers
- Develop a fully funded and internationally recognized research program
15% Administrative Service:
- Serve on department, college, and university committees
- Serve as a reviewer for technical papers and proposals
- Demonstrate leadership in one or more professional societies related to discipline
Working Conditions
Normal university offices, classrooms, and laboratories with some travel to conferences and funding agencies.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
