Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Company: University of Central Florida
Location: Orlando
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Unleash Your Potential With UsAs a next-generation public
research institution, we are an inclusive community of thinkers,
doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape
the future and solve the world's most challenging problems. No
matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you become
an integral part of our mission to become a university for the
future. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate
with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13
colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means
greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to
grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck.The
OpportunityAs a national and world leader inSpace, the University
of Central Florida (UCF) is working to expand its research and
education mission in this area. As part of this broad,
university-wide strategic plan, the Department of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applicants for one (1)
full-time, 9-month faculty position at the rank of assistant
professor (tenure-earning) or associate professor (tenured), with
affiliated faculty status in the Florida Space Institute (FSI).We
are interested in all areas of research relevant to space
exploration and engineering. Example areas include, but are not
limited to, space flight dynamics, guidance, and control;
spacecraft structures, materials, and structural mechanics; space
systems engineering; space robotics; in-space servicing, assembly,
and manufacturing (ISAM); in-situ resource utilization for
planetary exploration; and artificial intelligence in space
applications.The position has an anticipated start date of August
8, 2024. Both individual/interdisciplinary infrastructure and
startup support will be provided with this new position. We are
looking for team players who can contribute to current campus
efforts in space. The successful candidate will have research
impact as reflected in high-quality publications and the ability to
build a well-funded and sustainable research program. The position
will carry a rank commensurate with the candidate's prior
experience and record.UCF is one of the nation's largest
universities with a diverse student body of approximately 68,000
students and has grown substantially in size, quality, diversity,
and reputation. Today, the university offers more than 240 degree
programs. In 2019, UCF was officially recognized as a Hispanic
Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education and a
"Green College" by the Princeton Review for our efforts in
sustainability and environmental responsibility. UCF's students
represent all 50 states and over 120 countries. UCF is in a
centralized location that is 30 minutes to Walt Disney World and
Universal Orlando and 60 minutes to the beach. UCF has 16 sports
teams including football, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and 600+
cultural, academic, and social student clubs and organizations all
led by faculty mentors. In addition, UCF has several associations
for faculty and staff, among them the Black Faculty and Staff
Association (BFSA), the Latino Faculty and Staff Association
(LaFaSA), and the PRIDE Faculty and Staff Association. UCF received
the 2019 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, which recognizes U.S. colleges and
universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to
diversity and inclusion.The Florida Space Institute is a
multi-disciplinary center for space-related activities aimed at
facilitating and conducting leading-edge research in astrophysics
and planetary sciences and is committed to supporting space
education programs. FSI is composed of 25 researchers and over 20
affiliated faculty who support postdoctoral scholars, graduate, and
undergraduate students. FSI operates three (3) laboratories for
planetary surface and in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) research,
as well as space instrumentation development and testing. Available
facilities include, but are not limited to, vacuum chambers with
hot and cold temperature control, a cleanroom for hardware
assembly, a vibration table, as well as partial and micro-gravity
drop towers. In addition, the Exolith Lab develops and produces
high-fidelity lunar, Martian, and asteroid regolith simulants, and
makes them available to students and researchers around the globe.
FSI manages the Florida Space Grant for NASA as well as Florida's
Space Research Initiative (SRI) program. With the overarching
mission of advancing space research, hardware development, and
education, FSI is in a strategic position to lead and coordinate
interdisciplinary efforts to accelerate space-related activities at
UCF.Central Florida has been known to be the center of space
activities. With NASA Kennedy Space Center less than an hour from
Orlando, several well-known companies such as Lockheed Martin,
SpaceX, Blue Origin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman have major
headquarters and facilities in central Florida. All these companies
share the same talent pools available in this region.The Carnegie
Foundation classifies UCF as an R1 Doctoral University for its high
research activity and community engagement. This past fiscal year,
UCF brought in $215M in research funding. For the fifth consecutive
year, UCF has been recognized among the nation's most innovative
universities according to U.S. News & World Report, while
Kiplinger's and The Princeton Review have ranked UCF as one of the
nation's best values for a college education. UCF has been the #1
supplier of aerospace and defense engineers seven years in a row as
published by Aviation Week.UCF is an economic engine, attracting
and supporting industries vital to the region's future while
providing students with real-world experiences that help them
succeed after graduation. UCF's Orlando location also puts it at
the center of the Florida High Tech Corridor. The corridor has an
excellent industrial base that includes software, defense, space,
simulation and training, and a world-renowned entertainment
industry. Adjacent to UCF is a thriving research park that conducts
over $2 billion in funded research, hosting more than 100
high-technology companies and UCF's School of Modeling, Simulation,
and Training. UCF also has an accredited medical school that was
established in 2006, and is a neighbor to the Orlando VA Medical
Center, Nemours Children's Hospital, and the UCF Lake Nona Medical
Center. Great weather, easy access to the seashore, one of the
largest convention centers in the nation, and one of the world's
best airports are just a few features that make Orlando an ideal
location. We encourage you to learn more about UCF at.Minimum
Qualifications:Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in an
area appropriate to aerospace or mechanical engineering at the time
of appointment. Evidence of strong commitment to academic
activities, including teaching, scholarly publications, and
sponsored research.To be eligible for appointment as a tenured
associate professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a
demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate
with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate
professor.Preferred Qualifications:The ideal candidate will:
Additional Application Materials Required:UCF requires all
applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically
through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, .In
addition to the online application, candidates should upload the
following:1) A cover letter;2) A current curriculum vitae;3) A 1-2
page teaching statement;4) A 2-3 page research statement;5) A list
with contact information for three (3) professional references,
including email addresses.The selected candidate will be required
to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree
equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their
qualifying academic credentials.NOTE: Please have all documents
ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once
the online submission process is finalized, the system does not
allow applicants to submit additional documents later.Screening of
applications will begin on December 31, 2023, and will continue
until the position is filled.Questions regarding this search should
be directed toMs. Lori Froehlich ().Special Instructions to the
Applicants:N/AJob Close Date:Open until filled.Note to applicants:
Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may
close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to
submit your application and all required documentation as quickly
as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.Are
Benefits Important to You?Working at UCF has its perks! In addition
to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting
our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
And more...For more benefits information, go to 'Prospective
Employees' on the UCF Human Resources website ().Who Are We?Founded
in 1963 to fuel the region's talent pipeline and support the
growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future
for our students and society. It's one of the reasons U.S. News &
World Report ranks UCF among the nation's top 20 most innovative
colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us
a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide
designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1
university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College
of Medicine, UCF offers more than 240-degree programs between its
main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health
sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the
region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and
beyond Central Florida by offering complete online programs leading
to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s, certificates, and
more.The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free
campus and an E-Verify employer. Unless explicitly stated on the
job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will
reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.Additional
Requirements related to Research PositionsPursuant to Florida State
Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain
individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to
conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional
screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a
permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent
resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of
higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran,
Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.The additional screening
requirements only apply to employment in research-related
positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions
(including employed visiting positions), graduate positions,
individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds,
postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate
positions.DepartmentCollege of Engineering and Computer Science
(CECS) - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)Work
ScheduleVariesType of AppointmentRegularExpected
SalaryNegotiableEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:The
University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on to view the
President's Statement.The UCF affirmative action plans for
qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are
available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity,
Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.As
a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials
and selection procedures available to the public upon request.The
University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus
and an E-Verify employer.
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