Assistant Professor of Instruction - Mechanical Eng

Non-Tenure Track Faculty PositionThe Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. Applicants with backgrounds in aeronautics and astronautics, as well as in all areas of mechanical engineering, are encouraged to apply. The position is available at the Assistant Professor of Instruction levels and is expected to commence in the Spring of 2027 or earlier.An application package should include a 1) cover letter, 2) detailed curriculum vitae, 3) teaching interests, 4) one-page statement of teaching and vision, and 5) contact information of at least four professional references. Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as a single PDF file. Applications will be considered starting immediately and will continue until the position is filled.The position requires a doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution. The College of Engineering seeks candidates with a proven track record of teaching. The candidate should have demonstrated excellence in teaching and teaching publications, the potential for development of laboratories, and a strong commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at University of South Florida