Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Full/Associate Professor Position in Automotive Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for a position at the Full or Associate Professor level to lead and develop a new area of specialization in Automotive Engineering.  Applications are invited from qualified applicants with research expertise in the design and development of automobiles including engines, powertrains, suspensions, braking, vehicle dynamics, etc.  Individuals with experience in automotive engineering, a Ph.D. degree in automotive engineering or related disciplines, and a strong record of both research and teaching are encouraged to apply.  The successful applicant is also expected to have demonstrated the ability to interact with automotive industries.    Duties of a successful candidate include teaching undergraduate courses, mentoring graduate students, developing a strong externally-funded research program publishing scholarly work, and service.  This position is expected to start in the Spring or Fall semester of 2012.  Applicants should send a resume, a statement of the candidate’s professional interests and a vision for research and education in automotive engineering, and a list of three professional references via email to auefa11@fit.edu.

 

Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Aerospace Engineering -- Flight Dynamics/Stability and Control

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for a position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Aerospace Engineering with a specialization in flight dynamics, and stability and control.  Experience in aerospace engineering design is a plus.  Qualified applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. degree in aerospace engineering or a related field, excellent teaching skills, a strong record of research performance, dedication to education, and a record of professional activities.    Duties of a successful candidate include teaching undergraduate courses, mentoring graduate students, developing a strong externally-funded research program publishing scholarly work, and service.  This position is expected to start in the Spring or Fall semester of 2012.  Applicants should send a resume, a statement of the candidate’s professional interests and vision for research and education, and a list of three professional references via email to ae11@fit.edu.

 

Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Mechanical Engineering -- Renewable Energy/Nanotechnology

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for a position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Mechanical Engineering.  The candidate should have an expertise in the area of renewable energy and/or nanotechnology, and preference will be given to candidates with a thermal science background.  An earned doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely-related field is required.  Duties of a successful candidate include teaching undergraduate courses, mentoring graduate students, developing a strong externally-funded research program publishing scholarly work, and service.  This position is expected to start in the Spring or Fall semester of 2012.  Applications should be submitted electronically to mae-energy-search@fit.edu.  Applications must include a cover letter with names and contact information of at least four references, a curriculum vitae, and statements of research and teaching philosophy.

 

Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Mechanical Engineering Design

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for a faculty position in Mechanical Engineering design at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.  Applicants should have demonstrated scholarly research experience and teaching interests in computer-aided design, design theory & methodology, design optimization, or computer-aided engineering.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach our capstone design course.  Moreover, the will be expected to incorporate their research rsults into the senior design experience.  Qualified applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, the ability to acquire substantial research funding, proven teaching skills, dedication to education, and a record of professional activities.  Applications submitted at the Associate Professor level must demonstrate a strong record of sponsored research.  Applicants should send a cover letter indicating their interest in this “ME Design Faculty Position,” a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of their research and teaching interests, career plan, and a list of at least three professional references via email to the ME Design Search Committee at medesign11@fit.edu. 

 

Additional Information

Florida Tech (www.fit.edu) is an independent technological university and is ranked as a Tier 1 National University by US News and World Report.  The technology-focused university is located in Melbourne, Florida, Brevard County, which is one of the top counties in the U.S. for High-Tech, and is in close proximity to the NASA/Kennedy Space Center.  The MAE Department is the largest department on campus having 15 faculty members, over 500 undergraduate students, and 100 graduate students.  The department currently offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering and in Aerospace Engineering.  Florida Tech is an affirmative action/equal-opportunity employer committed to increasing the cultural and intellectual diversity of its faculty.  The deadline for full consideration is for all currently open positions is November 30, 2011, although applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for three faculty positions: