Assistant Professor in Aerospace Engineering
University of California Merced
Position overview
Position title: Assistant Professor Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment; see table. The salary range for this position is $111,400 - $139,200. Off-scale salaries and other components of pay (i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step) are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: July 1, 2027, with the academic year beginning in August 2027. Degree requirement must be met no later than June 30, 2028 for employment beyond that date.
Position duration: Tenure Track
Application Window:
Open date: August 10, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California Merced invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.
Candidates from all areas of Aerospace Engineering will be considered, with particular interest in applicants whose research complements or expands the department's existing strengths.
The successful applicant will be expected to establish and maintain an independent research program, advise, and teach undergraduate and graduate students, and become involved in professional activities as well as service related to the mission of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department and the university. Post-doctoral or other post-graduate experience is desirable but not required.
The department seeks candidates who demonstrate a record of outstanding scholarship and a commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment. We are particularly interested in candidates who will contribute to the excellence and diversity of the university community through their research, teaching, mentoring, and service.
