Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering – Advanced Manufacturing

About the role

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville seeks an Assistant Professor to join its Mechanical Engineering department with a focus on Advanced Manufacturing. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and service activities that advance the department’s mission.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering and advanced manufacturing.
• Establish an independent research program, secure external funding, and publish scholarly work.
• Mentor graduate students and supervise research projects.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Collaborate with industry partners in the Northwest Arkansas region.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential for high-quality research and teaching.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Required skills

• Expertise in advanced manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

What we offer

• Competitive faculty salary and benefits package.
• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and families.
• Retirement plans with university matching contributions.
• Supportive academic environment with access to state‑of‑the‑art research facilities.