AssistantAssociateFull Professor of Mechanical Engineering
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Mechanical EngineeringAppointment Type:
FacultyJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University invites candidates for tenure-track or tenured faculty positions at the Assistant Associate or Full Professor ranks for the Fall 2026 semester.
Priority consideration will be given to exceptional candidates in areas related to:
Scientific machine learning and quantum information systems with applications areas including but not limited to energy systems multiphase flow modeling and cyber-physical systems.
Exceptional candidates with commensurate experience and proven track record will be considered for the Associate Professor or Full Professor rank.
Successful candidates will be expected to establish sustain and grow a world-class research program that complements or aligns efforts establish a record of scholarship at the highest levels contribute to the teaching missions at the undergraduate and graduate levels engage in service to the institution and the profession. Candidates should have strong communication skills and exhibit potential for long-term leadership supporting the mission of the department college and university.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering or a closely aligned field.
Associate Professor candidates must also meet the university standards for appointment to the rank including significant experience/accomplishments in the candidates area of expertise and the potential for international distinction.
Full Professor candidates are required to have national distinction international recognition and a substantial scholarly record in their area of expertise in addition to the aforementioned requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
A record of scholarship mentoring and leadership achievements commensurate with such appointments at a University level.
Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in mechanical engineering or closely aligned fields.
Significant professional experience in the practice of mechanical engineering or a closely aligned field.
Department/Program & College Description
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is nationally recognized for its interdisciplinary research and educational programs. Collaborative research is highly emphasized by the department and facilitated by on-campus research enterprises such as the Bioeconomy Institute the Ames National Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA-ARS) the Center for Non-Destructive Evaluation and the Virtual Reality Applications Center.
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Proposed Start Date:
August 16 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
4) Other documents:
A teaching statement
A research statement
This position is open to candidates eligible for employment sponsorship.
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
For full consideration please apply by November 17 2025.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
October 3 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R17873Required Experience:
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