Lecturer/Sr Lecturer/Master Lecturer

The successful candidate is expected to have a minimum of an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline.

The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure track, full-time, position at all ranks in the Lecturer series (working titles of Instructional Assistant/Associate/Full Professor). The position’s anticipated start date is ideally Fall 2026, but no later than Spring 2027.

The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida (http://mae.ufl.edu/) has 58 faculty members working in all aspects of mechanical and aerospace engineering and is actively hiring. The total student population is approximately 3100 with nearly 200 in the Ph.D. program and 300 in M.S. programs. Recent US News & World Report has MAE ranked as 14^th and 20^th for the aerospace and mechanical engineering programs, respectively, among graduate engineering public universities in the US.

Duties and responsibilities include developing and teaching mechanical and/or aerospace engineering capstone design and realization, including engagement with industry, and other laboratory-intensive courses in the curriculum. Senior candidates with prior experience teaching capstone design in mechanical and/or aerospace engineering programs may be considered for additional leadership duties related to management of industry partnerships in the MAE capstone programs. The candidate may also participate in department, university, and professional service activities and educational research activities.

The MAE department is specifically looking for candidates with a passion for teaching and a desire to develop and/or continue a career in the pedagogy of experiential engineering education. The MAE department is committed to supporting our growing student population; candidates who promote and foster a collaborative, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment are highly desirable. Additionally, the ability and desire of candidates to work closely with other faculty in a team approach to instruction delivery, curriculum, and facility development is important.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience

The successful candidate is expected to have a minimum of an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline.

Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Technology with prior industrial and/or instructional experience in related fields or hands-on educational setting.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. Applications submitted before May 31, 2026, will receive full review and consideration. You must apply by submitting an application through UFCareers via https://jobs.ufl.edu/. (Job 539435). The application consists of attached PDF files of the following required documents: (1) cover letter [summary, introduction related to hiring emphasis areas]; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references; (4) a teaching statement [including a personal philosophy and interests] that contains a plan for synergizing teaching with pedagogical research. Questions about this position may be directed to the search committee chair via ricklind@ufl.edu.

The University of Florida (UF) is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities. UF is home to HiPerGator, the fastest AI supercomputer in higher education, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is undergoing a major expansion in faculty, research, and facilities with a strong focus on artificial intelligence. In Fall 2023, UF opened Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology, a 260,000-square-foot facility that serves as the hub for AI.

For more information about college initiatives, visit eng.ufl.edu

Additional Requirements

• The selected candidate must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Transcripts marked “Issued to Student” will not be considered official.
• Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Additional Information

The University and College count among its greatest strengths a community of faculty, students and staff who support a culture of respect and dignity where learning and research thrive.

• If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).
• Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
• All searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.