Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Auburn University
Auburn University, Alabama
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position to begin in August 2026. Applicants must have research expertise in the Thermal-Fluid Sciences, with preference given to those working in one or more of the following areas: electronic thermal management, high-performance buildings, propulsion and hypersonic applications, thermal management in hybrid energy systems, new metrologies, and artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning methodologies in thermal sciences. The individual selected for this position will be expected to contribute to the department’s growth by developing a strong, externally funded research program, collaborating on interdisciplinary research projects, publishing research results in appropriate scholarly outlets, directing graduate students, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and being involved in service to the department and the profession. Excellent communication skills and a high level of personal motivation are required. Candidates will be considered at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels. Applicants at the Associate and Full Professor levels must have active nationally or internationally recognized research programs.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field by the start date of employment. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.
Applicants must have research expertise in the Thermal-Fluid Sciences, with preference given to those working in one or more of the following areas: electronic thermal management, high-performance buildings, propulsion and hypersonic applications, thermal management in hybrid energy systems, new metrologies, and artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning methodologies in thermal sciences.
Review of applications will begin on April 3, 2026, and continue until a successful candidate has been identified. Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter, (2) their current curriculum vitae, concise statements of (3) research vision and (4) teaching philosophy, (5) transcripts, and (6) a list of three references
Responsibilities:The individual selected for this position will be expected to contribute to the department’s growth by developing a strong, externally funded research program, collaborating on interdisciplinary research projects, publishing research results in appropriate scholarly outlets, directing graduate students, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and being involved in service to the department and the profession.
Qualifications:Applicants must have research expertise in the Thermal-Fluid Sciences, with preference given to those working in one or more of the following areas: electronic thermal management, high-performance buildings, propulsion and hypersonic applications, thermal management in hybrid energy systems, new metrologies, and artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning methodologies in thermal sciences. Excellent communication skills and a high level of personal motivation are required.
Pay Range: USD $95,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr. Why Work at Auburn?:- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
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Auburn University
The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.
Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.