Tenure-Track Open Rank Professor, 9 Month Salaried (The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace ...

Location: Tallahassee, FL | Full-time, 9-month salaried tenure-track position

About the Department

The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions in the field of dynamics and control.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a robust externally funded research program.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Participate in college and professional service.

We seek candidates whose robotic research is grounded in mechanical engineering, including but not limited to:

• Aerial/aquatic/space robotics
• Dynamics/mechanisms
• Soft robotics
• Manipulation/surgical robotics
• Human-robot interface
• Sensing and perception
• Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
• Optimal/feedback controls

Other areas of dynamics and control will also be considered, particularly if they complement existing program strengths.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to create and sustain an internationally recognized research program.
• Strong interest in engineering education.

Contact

Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Jonathan Clark, Search Committee Chair, at clarkj@eng.famu.fsu.edu.

About Florida State University

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions. Founded in 1851, FSU is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida and fosters research while encouraging creativity.

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Application Requirements

• A cover letter
• A full curriculum vitae
• A 2-page research statement outlining proposed research efforts and connections to department/university initiatives
• A 1-page teaching statement
• Up to four selected publications for review
• Names and contact information of four potential references

Application review begins October 1, 2025, and continues until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 2026.