Salary/Position Classification
- $85,000+, Dependent on Experience, 9- Month Contract, Exempt
- 40 hours per week
- 100% Remote Work Availability: No
- Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Dakota invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in aerospace engineering.
The department will consider applicants with research expertise in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering in the following areas: (1) space robotics, (2) autonomous space systems, (3) in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) robotics, (4) machine learning in robotics.
The appointment is expected to begin on August 16, 2025, or later. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The successful applicant must have demonstrated dedication to excellence in engineering education and the potential to develop an externally funded research program. The successful applicant will have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will have the following primary responsibilities and duties:
- Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members include teaching and service activities as assigned.
- Teaching a 2/2 course load in aerospace and mechanical engineering, both on-campus and online, potentially including both classroom and laboratory settings. Initial appointment may include a reduced teaching load to initiate research activity.
- Advising students in course planning and fulfilling graduation requirements.
- Communicating effectively in English with students, families, faculty, staff, and other professional colleagues in person and at-a-distance (phone, email, etc.).
- Utilizing computer hardware and software to carry out teaching, research, and service responsibilities to the mechanical engineering department.
- Operating laboratory equipment and instrumentation found in mechanical and aerospace engineering laboratories.
- Participating in department, college/university, and professional service activities.
- Conducting engineering scholarly activities including grant preparation and submission, mentoring of graduate student researchers, publication of results, and development of an externally funded research program.
- Engaging in research contributing to UND Grand Challenges, such as (1) National Security & Space, (2) Autonomous Systems, and/or (3) Computational & Data Science.
