Job Description

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Job Summary:
The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering ( at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate is expected to develop a world-renowned research program in any area related to mechanical engineering or a closely related field and contribute to teaching courses related to aerospace engineering. A research program that leverages AI/ML in a principled way will be considered a significant strength. We seek innovative and inspirational scholars with a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, service, and engagement.
About Us:
The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering (MME) consists of approximately 29 tenured/tenure-track faculty, over 800 undergraduate students, and 120 graduate students. Recent investments in the College of Engineering include a new ~$80M research building and a new $120M teaching and learning building. UNL supports an outstanding system of central facilities housing state-of-the-art instrumentation and computation capabilities within the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience ( ), the Nebraska Nanoengineering Research Core Facility ( ), and the Holland Computing Center ( ). Opportunities for collaborations across the University of Nebraska include the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research, the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI), the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience, the Center for Electro-Optics and Functionalized Surfaces, the Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior, the Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory, the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, Innovation Campus, and other state- and federally-funded research centers and programs.
Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
• A record of strong scholarly achievement.
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, with the expertise to contribute to mechanical engineering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• Potential to establish a strong externally funded research program.
• Expertise to deliver courses in any area related to aerospace engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Principled integration of AI/ML into the research program will be viewed favorably.

Information at a Glance
Req Id: 1684
Campus Name: University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL)
Org Unit: Mechanical & Materials Engineering UNL
Job Location: Lincoln, NE 68588
Application Review Date: 1/15/26
Open Until Filled: Yes
Advertised Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Job Type: Full-Time
Faculty Appointment: Specific Term (tenure-leading)
Worksite Eligibility: On-site
Benefits Eligible: Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: Cathy Norquest cathy.norquest@unl.edu
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