Assistant Professor

Position Number: 001837

Department: College of Engineering (Col)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 9

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is currently seeking exceptionally qualified candidates for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position with research expertise in solid mechanics and mechanics of materials, and an expected start date of August 2027. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Mechanics of materials in extreme environments

• Nonlinear, multiscale, and multiphysics mechanics

• Mechanics of advanced composites, architected and multifunctional materials, and adaptive structures

• Structural integrity, reliability, and predictive lifetime modeling.

Candidates working at the intersection of mechanics and emerging technologies are particularly encouraged to apply, including those developing scientific machine learning, quantum computing algorithms, advanced numerical methods, and full-field or in-situ experimental techniques. Relevant applications may include aerospace and hypersonic structures, energy systems, materials for nuclear and fusion technologies, and materials and structures subjected to extreme loading or environmental conditions.

Minimum Experience / Education:

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in one of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Applicants should be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

It is expected that the successful candidate will build strong collaborations with industry partners and national laboratories, publish in leading research journals, and establish a strong externally funded research program. Applicants should also be committed to supervising undergraduate capstone projects and graduate theses and dissertations. Priority will be given to candidates with strong research records, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, externally funded research, and a plan for future research that aligns with the university’s and department’s research focus in this area.