Job Information
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Solid Mechanics and Material Science Associate or Assistant in LOGAN, Utah
Solid Mechanics and Material Science Associate or Assistant Professor
Requisition ID: 2026-9881
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: College of Engineering
Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (http://www.mae.usu.edu/) at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Solid Mechanics and Material Science, especially with regard to strategic structural or functional materials, enabled by critical minerals. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates will be considered at either the assistant or associate professor level. This is an academic-year position (funded for 9-months) with an anticipated start date of August 2026.
Responsibilities
Develop a significant externally funded research program that includes a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and graduate mentorship.
Effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
Actively participate in assigned department and university duties, and demonstrate leadership in relevant technical societies.
Qualifications
Assistant Professor:
Ph.D. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or closely related fields.
A strong background in engineering fundamentals.
Evidence of emerging research streams with potential for extramural support and publication.
Associate Professor:
Ph.D. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or closely related fields.
A strong background in engineering fundamentals.
Evidence of established research streams with potential for extramural support and publication.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
Names and contact information for three professional references to be added to your Candidate Profile
Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
Teaching Philosophy to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
Research Statement to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
ADA
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
College/Department Highlights
The MAE department has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with enrollments of approximately 900 undergraduate and 100 graduate students, and is the largest department in the College of Engineering. The department offers MS and PhD degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. The department currently has 17 tenured/tenure-track faculty members and 5 professors of... For full info follow application link.
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