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University of Nevada, Reno, Mechanical Engineering Department

The College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno values its faculty and staff as key partners in the University’s mission to provide outstanding learning, discovery and engagement programs. Our dynamic, mid-sized college is interested in hiring faculty and staff whose goals are aligned with our mission to serve Nevada, the nation and the world by:

· Providing a state-of-the-art education

· Conducting high-quality fundamental and applied research

· Engaging in high-impact outreach activities; and

· Fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and diversity among students, faculty and staff

We are strategically located in a growing tech and manufacturing area, 10 miles from the Tahoe-Regional Industrial Center, 12-mile industrial park housing facilities for such tech companies as Tesla, Panasonic, Blockchain, Google, Jet.com and Switch. Just north of Reno is the Nevada Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site, where researchers develop, test and deploy technology related to robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. Nevada also is on the forefront of battery technology, aerospace and defense, water technologies, manufacturing and logistics operations as well as research into sustainable energy sources.

 


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Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Assistant/Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering - Nuclear Packaging program
University of Nevada, Reno, Mechanical Engineering Department Reno, NV, USA
  Job Description The Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the areas of nuclear engineering and thermal sciences who can also support the department’s Nuclear Packaging program.   This position aligns with the University’s mission as a land-grant institution and carries responsibilities in undergraduate and graduate instruction, supervision of graduate students, and active engagement in research.   The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain externally funded research projects, contribute to the advancement of nuclear engineering and thermal sciences, support and expand existing programs such as the Nuclear Packaging safety, and participate in university and professional service activities. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate instruction,...
Oct 29, 2025
Full time
Assistant/Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering
University of Nevada, Reno, Mechanical Engineering Department Reno, NV, USA
  The Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty opening at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to support the development of the Aerospace Program. Expertise is sought in the broad area of space systems and exploration, including launch and space transportation, satellites and spacecraft systems, orbital mechanics and space environment, planetary and deep space exploration, space manufacturing, etc.
Oct 29, 2025
Full time
Lecturer, Aerospace Engineering
University of Nevada, Reno, Mechanical Engineering Department Reno, NV, USA
  The Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks candidates with a strong commitment to teaching who can effectively deliver core Aerospace Engineering courses—such as AE structures—and provide mentorship for capstone AE projects.
Oct 29, 2025
Full time
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
University of Nevada, Reno, Mechanical Engineering Department Reno, NV, USA
  The Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Candidates in any area of mechanical engineering will receive full consideration.  Expertise in solid mechanics and materials is desirable