Assistant Professor; MAME; Mechanical Engineering; Materials Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor (MAME) Mechanical Engineering (Materials Science and Engineering)

The School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Materials Engineering (MAME) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for a full‑time, continuing, tenure‑track nine‑month Assistant Professor position starting August 11, 2026. Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications, and considers internal equity.

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the School, conduct high‑quality research, supervise graduate student theses and dissertations, and actively contribute to service at the School, College, and University levels.

• Minimum: B.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related area. Ph.D. candidates may be considered if all degree requirements are met by August 11, 2026. If the Ph.D. requirements are not completed by that date, a term, non‑tenure‑track appointment may be offered in accordance with the University policy (University policy).
• Teaching competency in core mechanical engineering undergraduate courses.
• Potential to establish a funded research program, a strong record of publications in high‑impact peer‑reviewed journals, and active engagement in national and international conferences.
• Alignment with data‑driven and AI‑guided materials design, including generative design, predictive modeling for in‑situ process monitoring, novel material development, microstructure control, and integration of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and computational materials science to accelerate materials discovery, design, and optimization.
• Ability to collaborate within the School and across campus.

Submit a complete application package consisting of a cover letter, CV, statements of teaching (1–2 pages) and research (3 pages), and a list of three references with complete contact information.

Jennifer Langin, jlangin

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS):
Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, AD&D, Supplemental LTD, Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees must participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS).

Other benefits include generous paid time‑off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.

Extensive tuition benefits for employees and their families: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and dependents, a legacy tuition rate for children of SIU alumni, and the Civil Service Employee Counsel Education Assistance Program (EAP).

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Location:

Carbondale, IL, United States (on‑site)