Mechanical Engineering - Professor

Job Information

Job no: 527620
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Rank: Professor

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) and the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama invite applications for tenure-track positions at the rank of Full Professor within the department. Candidates with particular research emphasis and interests in the areas of: (1) Biomechanics and Biosystems Engineering, (2) Robotics and Mechatronics, (3) Sustainable Energy, Clean Energy, and Combustion, (4) Advanced Manufacturing including Integrated and Interconnected Systems, (5) Multi-scale Computation and Simulation, and (6) Micro/Nanoscale Systems and Engineering are of particular interest for one or more of these positions and thus are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and the College of Engineering invite applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at all ranks, including Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels, within the ME department. This posting is specific for candidates applying for a position at the rank of Full Professor. Applicants who are suitable for Assistant or Associate ranks should apply through separate postings.

Candidates with prestigious achievements may be considered for an Endowed Shelby Distinguished Professorship. Faculty are expected to contribute to teaching, research, and service and to collaborate within the department, college, and across campus. The department offers an ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, a new B.S. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, and active M.S. and Ph.D. programs. The faculty members are expected to develop and teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated record of prior research work and a record of impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues.
• Demonstrated interest and/or record in mechanical engineering education and professional service in area(s) of specialization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Show the potential to construct and sustain a quality research program.
• Exhibit the potential for excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Applicants must also meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Full Professor.

• Have 10+ years of experience as a tenured/tenure-track faculty member at a leading peer R1 institution.
• Have a demonstrated record of high-quality research and scholarly publications that is recognized nationally and/or internationally.
• Significant record of scholarship in an engineering department with undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Required application documents include: (1) cover letter that includes both the department name and rank of position for which the candidate is applying, (2) a resume/curriculum vitae, (3) a two page statement of research interests and plans, (4) a one to two page statement of teaching interests and plans, and (5) the names and contact information for at least four references.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

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Advertised: 02 Oct 2025 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Mar 2026 Central Daylight Time