Assistant Professor in Mechanical

2 weeks ago


Paducah, Kentucky, United States University of Kentucky Full time
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Assistant Professor in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Requisition Number FE03974
Working Title Assistant Professor
Department Name 8H090:
OISTL/Engineering Distance Learning
Work Location Paducah, KY
Type of Position Faculty
Position Time Status Full-Time
Tenure Track Status Tenure Track
Required Education
Applicants must hold a Ph.
D. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or closely related field). Candidates with specialties in all areas of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering will be considered.

Required Related Experience
None

Required License/Registration/Certification
None

Job Summary

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Kentucky invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. The position is with the University of Kentucky's mechanical engineering program at the extended campus in Paducah, KY. The College of Engineering administers ABET-accredited bachelor's degree programs in mechanical engineering and chemical engineering at Paducah, with a total of nine full-time faculty. The position is a 9-month appointment in the Special Title Series (tenure-eligible). Faculty in the Special Title Series has a typical distribution of effort of 70% teaching, 20% research, and 10% service. Applicants should have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate education and the motivation to sustain a program of independent research and scholarship, the direction of undergraduate and graduate student research, and other independent and collaborative research endeavors. Research collaborations with local industry and faculty on the Lexington campus are encouraged. The anticipated start date is
August 2024.

Applicants must hold a Ph.
D. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or a closely related field). Candidates with specialties in all areas of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering will be considered. Candidates with teaching interests in Thermal-fluids, Experimentation, and/or Capstone Design are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a Professional Engineering (PE) license are preferred. Individuals currently employed in industry are encouraged to apply.


Candidates should apply for the position (posting FE03974) online at
; the priority deadline for acceptance of applications is
March 15, 2024.


To apply, please submit a cover letter (Cover Letter), current curriculum vitae (Curriculum Vita), a statement detailing teaching interests and experience (Specific Request 1), a statement of research interests (Specific Request 2), and the names of three to five references (Specific Request 3).

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information, contact Prof. Maddox,
u.

Information on the Paducah Programs can be found at:


The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity University. We encourage applications from all interested and qualified individuals.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance.

We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.

In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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