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Posting Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
University Faculty Mechanical Engineering Aerospace
Requisition Number
F00527P
Job Description
Job Description:
The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology at Weber State University is accepting applications for an assistant tenure track faculty position that will start in either the spring or fall semester of 2027. The department is planning to offer a master's degree in mechanical engineering with emphasis area in Aerospace & Structures. The ME department currently offers baccalaureate degrees in mechanical engineering, energy engineering, mechanical engineering technology and an associate in pre-engineering. Selected individual will mostly teach a variety of Aerospace courses in mechanical engineering with some support teaching in the additional programs mentioned above. Service duties include program-building and advising, as well as commitment to extra-curricular activities. Service to the department, college, and university is expected.
Job Duties
Job Duties:
We are looking for a scholar/educator with expertise teaching in the following areas: Aerodynamics, Flight Mechanics, Aircraft and Rocket Propulsion, Orbital Mechanics and Advanced Compressible Flow. Additional areas of interest include but are not limited to High-Performance Aerospace Structure/Mechanics, Capstone Senior Project, Advanced Dynamics and the development of special topic courses in the mechanical/aerospace discipline.
Required Qualifications
Required:

• A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related field. ABD candidates may be considered.
• At least three years of industry or lab/post doc experience

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:

• A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering
• At least five years of industry or lab/post doc experience.
• Teaching experience at the University level along with positive evaluations are a plus.

A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check?
Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
06/04/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The salary for the position will be commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package.
For promotion, it is required for the candidate to have positive teaching evaluations, contribute to service and be active in scholarship through publications of peer reviewed papers, attending conferences, workshops, and grant writing.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following documents:

• Cover letter specifying primary area of expertise and interest as mentioned above
• Professional CV with a list of publications and at least three professional references
• Teaching methodology and interests (attach to philosophy statement)
• Research statement describing the candidate's research vision (attach to other document 1)

Screening of applications will be begin September 4, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Weber State is located approximately 30 miles north of Salt Lake City. The cost of living in the Ogden area is below the nation's average. In addition, the surrounding area offers many recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast and many aerospace defense companies including Hill Airforce Base.