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University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School
Jul 08, 2026
Full time Fellowship / PostDoc
Assistant Professor/Postdoctoral Research Fellow. Humanities, arts, sciences, and professions.
$63,000 yearly
University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School Ann Arbor, MI
  The Michigan Society of Fellows invites applications to its postdoctoral fellowship program for Ph.D.s in the humanities, arts, sciences, and professions. These positions at the University of Michigan are open to recent Ph.D.s who wish to pursue research opportunities while teaching at a major research university. Fellows are appointed as Assistant Professors in appropriate departments and as Postdoctoral Scholars in the Michigan Society of Fellows for three-year terms to begin August 25, 2027. The annual stipend will be $63,000, though some departments may have the capacity to provide additional salary support to better align the fellowship compensation with postdoctoral salary norms in their discipline.   For the 2027–2030 fellowship term, the Michigan Society of Fellows will also pilot a new Arts Initiative fellowship program, supporting one additional, dedicated fellowship position in the arts. This fellowship will be available in the following...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Aug 19, 2026
Full time
Director, Systems Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Director, Systems Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Infrastructure Services and Architecture DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Reporting to the Assistant Chief Technology Officer, Infrastructure Services and Architecture, the Director of Systems Engineering will oversee the operation, administration, and engineering of the university's systems environment, including servers, storage, cloud computing, and virtualization, along with infrastructure DevOps, application system and security support, and Campus Safety Services. Information technology plays a vital and ever-expanding role in the institutional mission. The institution's information technology environment is highly distributed and diverse, and the Director of Systems Engineering must be an adept and informed leader who can offer strategic vision, comprehensive planning, and direct technical involvement alongside the engineers who report...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Aug 19, 2026
Full time
Temporary Research Assistant in Physiological Fluid Mechanics, Biomedical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Temporary Research Assistant in Physiological Fluid Mechanics LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomedical Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Artificial Intelligence and Modeling Laboratory for Cardiovascular Diseases (AIMCardio Lab) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking applications for two temporary research assistant positions. We are looking for highly motivated, collaborative, and enthusiastic researchers with expertise in fluid-structure interaction, computational and experimental fluid mechanics, and/or scientific machine learning, with applications to cardiovascular diseases and medical devices. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability. Successful candidates are expected to commit to a minimum two-year appointment. JOB DESCRIPTION AIMCardio Lab The lab conducts cutting-edge...
University of California, Merced
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor in Aerospace Engineering
University of California, Merced Merced, CA
Assistant Professor in Aerospace Engineering University of California Merced Position overview Position title: Assistant Professor Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment; see table . The salary range for this position is $111,400 - $139,200. Off-scale salaries and other components of pay (i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step) are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: July 1, 2027, with the academic year beginning in August 2027. Degree requirement must be met no later than June 30, 2028 for employment beyond that date. Position duration: Tenure Track Application Window :  Open date: August 10, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date:...
Utah Valley University
Aug 02, 2026
Full time
Faculty, Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor- Aviation Science
Utah Valley University Orem, UT
Faculty, Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor- Aviation Science Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: FT Faculty Job Number: FY2706322 Closing: 9/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Location: UVU Provo Airport Campus Division: VP Academic Affairs Position Announcement Join Utah Valley University's nationally recognized School of Aviation Sciences in one of two tenure-track faculty positions beginning January 2027 and help prepare the next generation of aviation professionals in a student-centered, teaching-focused environment. Since 1988, the School has educated thousands of aviation professionals and offers innovative bachelor's degree programs in Professional Pilot and Aviation Management. Faculty have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through exceptional teaching, curriculum development, scholarship, industry collaboration, and student mentorship while working alongside colleagues dedicated to academic excellence and student success. This...
Prairie View A&M University
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor of the Practice - Mechanical Engineering
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A&M University Assistant Professor of the Practice - Mechanical Engineering Job Title Assistant Professor of the Practice - Mechanical Engineering Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Mechanical Engineering Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment...
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Jul 24, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor in Sports Science
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong
  THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven...
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Jul 24, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor in Brain Machine Interface
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong
  THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven...
University of Hohenheim - Universität Hohenheim
Jul 21, 2026
Full time
Full Professor (W3) Technologies for Sustainable Water and Energy Use in Agricultural Systems
University of Hohenheim - Universität Hohenheim Hohenheim, Stuttgart-Plieningen, Germany
The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences invites applications for the position of a Full Professor (W3) Technologies for Sustainable Water and Energy Use in Agricultural Systems at the Institute of Agricultural Engineering to be filled by October 1, 2027. The successful candidate will represent the field of Technologies for Sustainable Water and Energy Use in Agricultural Systems in research and teaching. The position requires a strong academic profile with demonstrated expertise in developing, optimizing, and evaluating technologies for sustainable energy and water use in agricultural production systems. In research, the successful candidate is expected to conduct independent and internationally visible research and actively contribute to interdisciplinary research consortia in the areas of technical development, prototypical implementation, system design, and control-oriented optimization of energy and water systems in agriculture. They are welcome to...
California Polytechnic University, Aerospace Engineering Department
Jul 15, 2026
Full time
Cal Poly Aerospace Tenure/Tenure Track Position
California Polytechnic University, Aerospace Engineering Department San Luis Obispo, CA
    AEROSPACE ENGINEERING TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION - The Aerospace Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California (Cal Poly) is excited to invite applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank beginning approximately August 12, 2027. Cal Poly has a tradition of excellence in teaching and scholarship that supports a curriculum centered on a "Learn by Doing" philosophy and focused on preparing graduates to make a positive impact on their world day one. Cal Poly is committed to the teacher-scholar model. As teachers, faculty are expected to exhibit strong pedagogic skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and master's level courses, support and expand curricular development in Aerospace Engineering, pursue...
Dartmouth
Jul 08, 2026
Full time
Faculty Positions in Biological and Chemical Engineering, Dartmouth Engineering
Dartmouth Hanover, NH
Faculty Positions in Biological and Chemical Engineering   Dartmouth Engineering seeks to fill multiple open-rank, tenure-line faculty positions at the multidisciplinary nexus of Biological and Chemical Engineering. Exceptional early-career candidates at the rank of assistant or associate professor will be considered for the Ralph and Marjorie  Crump Faculty Development Chair,  while outstanding mid-career and senior candidates will be considered for a  distinguished professorship . We seek candidates with a doctorate in engineering, chemical or biological sciences, or a closely-related field who show strong potential to lead an externally-funded research program targeting transformational advances in Biological and Chemical Engineering. Examples of research areas include but are not limited to microbial engineering and bioprocessing as well as broadly enabling technologies such as ‘omics methods and modeling. These positions will promote...
Dartmouth
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Distinguished and faculty development chairs in Materials Science, Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth
Dartmouth Hanover, NH
  Distinguished and faculty development chairs  in Materials Science   The Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth invites applications for chaired positions in Materials Science and Engineering.  Exceptional early-career candidates at the rank of assistant or associate professor will be considered for the  Vincent Faculty Development Chair,  while outstanding mid-career and senior candidates will be considered for a distinguished professorship. We seek candidates with a doctorate in materials science, engineering or a closely-related field who show strong potential to lead an externally-funded research program targeting transformational advances in Materials Science and Engineering. Examples of research areas include but are not limited to computational modeling, advanced manufacturing, energy materials, quantum materials, and applications of ML/AI to materials development or processing.   The successful candidates will...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Jul 03, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Teaching Faculty Architectural Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Architectural Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for the part-time position of Adjunct Teaching Faculty. The Architecture Engineering program in the Civil & Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the program and department. Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and term. Applications will remain in the pool until the posting closes. JOB DESCRIPTION An Adjunct Teaching Faculty will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, including design studios, with various options for...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Jul 03, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Teaching Faculty Aerospace Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Aerospace Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Aerospace Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for the part-time position of Adjunct Teaching Faculty. The Aerospace Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the department. Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and term. Applications will remain in the pool until the posting closes. JOB DESCRIPTION An Adjunct Teaching Faculty will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses with various options for on-campus and online delivery. All courses listed in the WPI undergraduate and graduate catalog under the Aerospace Engineering curriculum are of...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Jul 03, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Online Adjunct Teaching Professor - Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Online Adjunct Teaching Professor - Robotics Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Graduate Studies - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach online graduate courses in our Online Division of Graduate Studies. Of most importance are candidates with expertise in Computer Vision and Autonomous Vehicles. Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester. JOB DESCRIPTION An Adjunct Teaching Professor will teach graduate courses in an online/asynchronous delivery method. All courses listed in the WPI online curriculum in Robotics Engineering are of interest, particularly Computer Vision and Autonomous Vehicles - https://www.wpi.edu/academics/online/study/robotics-engineering-ms . Applicants should specifically identify which courses would be the best fit for their expertise. An ideal...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Assistant Professor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Mechatronics and Controls available at the assistant professor level. JOB DESCRIPTION The successful candidate will possess a strong background in Mechatronics and Controls, demonstrate proficiency in applying AI techniques to these application areas, and strengthen the connection with the Robotics Engineering Department. Expertise in intelligent sensing and perception, cyber-physical systems, data-driven modeling and control, and AI/deep learning is essential. Applications may include autonomous systems and mobility, intelligent infrastructure, human-robot interaction, smart health,...
Ghent University, Universiteit Gent, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
Jul 01, 2026
Full time
Professorship - Ghent University - Faculty of Engineering & Architecture
Ghent University, Universiteit Gent, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture Ghent, Belgium
    The Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of Ghent University has a vacancy for a full-time Assistant Professor Tenure Track with a focus on scientific research funded by the Special Research Fund (BOF) in the discipline of Chip Design of Analog Circuits and Systems (Department of Electronics and Information Systems) (Req ID 29997), starting from February 1, 2026 (with application deadline on September 1, 2026 ).
Wright State University
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Assistant/Associate Professor (Academic)
Wright State University Dayton, OH
Assistant/Associate Professor (Academic) Wright State University EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer. Faculty Rank or Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor (Academic) Job Category: Faculty/Instructional Department: Electrical Engineering EEO number: 26Y176 Position FTE: 100% Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Salary Band: FB 2AASO Job Summary/Basic Function This position serves the Department of Electrical Engineering with teaching, service, advising, and establishing a research program involving publications and acquisition of funds, supervision of Master's and Ph.D. students. The Department of Electrical Engineering at Wright State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The department seeks candidates committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, student mentoring, and scholarly activity. The successful candidate...
University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Ocean and Resources Engineering and Hawai'i Natural Energy Institute
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Marine Energy
University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Ocean and Resources Engineering and Hawai'i Natural Energy Institute Honolulu, HI
    The Department of Ocean and Resources Engineering (ORE) and the Hawai‘i Natural Energy Institute (HNEI) within the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM) invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track, 11-month faculty position in Ocean Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor for exceptionally qualified investigators. Hawaii’s unique location, climate, and marine-oriented activities make UHM an ideal place for education and research in marine energy harvesting and ocean and resources engineering in general. The Hawai’i Marine Energy Center (HMEC), within HNEI, is focused on growing as a Hawai’i and Pacific Island center of outreach and expertise in the field of marine energy applied to the unique needs of island communities, and on expanding its reach as one of four Department of Energy funded National Marine Energy Centers. Educational...
University of Alberta
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Assistant or Associate Professor in Advanced Nuclear Engineering
University of Alberta Edmonton, AB, Canada
Assistant or Associate Professor in Advanced Nuclear Engineering Job Identification 3990 Posting Date 06/05/2026, 02:44 PM Apply Before 08/01/2026, 05:55 AM Job Schedule Full Time Locations Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site) Category Type Engineering - Other Engineering Position Type Faculty (Includes Asst. Professors, Associate Professors) College/Administrative Portfolio College of Natural And Applied Sciences Faculty/Department Engineering Annual Salary Range About the Team About the Team The Faculty of Engineering is one of North America's top engineering schools, known for innovation, collaboration, and impact. It fosters an exceptional student experience through a holistic approach that combines technical excellence with emotional intelligence. With strong community engagement, interdisciplinary research, and a commitment to societal well-being, the faculty prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving, global engineering landscape....
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