University Faculty Mechanical Engineering Aerospace

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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title University Faculty Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Requisition Number F00492P Job Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology at Weber State University is accepting applications for an assistant tenure track faculty position starting fall semester, 2026. The department is planning to offer a Master degree in mechanical engineering with emphasis area in Aerospace & Structures. The ME department currently offers baccalaureate degrees in mechanical engineering, energy engineering, mechanical engineering technology and an associate in pre-engineering. Selected individual will mostly teach a variety of Aerospace courses in mechanical engineering with some support teaching in the additional programs mentioned above.

Job Duties
Service duties include program-building and advising, as well as commitment to extra-curricular activities. Service to the department, college, and university is expected. Required shared courses to be taught are: Aerodynamics, Flight Mechanics, Advance Aerospace Propulsion and Advanced Compressible Flow. Additional areas of interest include, but are not limited to High-Performance Aerospace Materials, Capstone Senior Project, Dynamics and the development of special topics courses in the mechanical/aerospace discipline.

Required
Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related area
• At least three years of industry or lab experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred

• A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering
• At least five years of industry or lab experience
• Teaching experience at the University level along with positive evaluations are a plus

A successful candidate will be willing to Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time Full Time

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 11/03/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous
benefits package
. Salary is commensurate with experience. For promotion, it is required for the candidate to be active in scholarship through publications of peer reviewed papers, attending conferences, workshops, and grant writing.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following documents:

• Cover letter specifying their primary area of expertise and interest mentioned as above
• Professional CV with a list of publications
• At least three professional references
• Research statement describing the candidate's research vision
• Teaching methodology and interests

Screening of applications will begin December 3, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Weber State is located approximately 30 miles north of Salt Lake City. The cost of living in the Ogden area is below the nation's average. In addition, the surrounding area offers many recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.