Open Rank - Assistant/Associate/Professor
- Employer
- NC State University
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
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Internal Recruitment :No
Working Title:Open Rank - Assistant/Associate/Professor
Anticipated Hiring Range:Commensurate with experience and education
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday
Job Location:Raleigh, NC
Department :Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
About the Department:The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC) is the largest in the state and among the largest and most prominent in the nation. The department offers Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in both Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Aerospace Engineering (AE). The department also offers accelerated BS/MS degrees in both programs.
Current research specialization in MAE includes dynamic systems and controls, robotics and automation, biomechanics, design optimization, smart materials and structures, MEMS and NEMS, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy systems, combustion, aerodynamics, UAV flight research, hypersonics, propulsion, space exploration systems, and computational fluid dynamics.
The MAE Department has an enrollment of over 1,800 undergraduates and 400 graduate students. The department is housed in Engineering Building III, a four-story, 250,000-square foot facility built in 2010. Several additional facilities house wind tunnels, an anechoic chamber, internal combustion engine dynamometers, and additional research labs. NC State’s location on Centennial Campus, combined with its proximity to the Research Triangle Park and neighboring universities, provides extensive opportunities for academic and industrial interaction and collaboration.
The mission of the MAE department is to be a flagship engineering department that benefits all people of North Carolina and the global society by making a profound impact on current and emerging science and technologies; fostering exemplary, synergistic multidisciplinary research and education programs in close partnership with industry and government; providing the environment for innovative professional and scholarly development; and graduating highly skilled, ethical engineers who will thrive in a rapidly changing world and be future leaders in technology and society.
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuition and Academic Assistance
- And so much more!
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.Essential Job Duties:
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University invites applications for multiple tenured or tenure track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor with particular interest in aerostructures, manufacturing, and engineering design disciplines.
Aerostructures:
- Including but not limited to: 1) structures for space platforms; 2) fluid and/or thermal structure interactions, aerothermoelasticity, nonlinear structural dynamics and multiphysics phenomena as it relates to aerostructures; 3) physical reservoir computing and concepts relating to mechanically embodied intelligence for aerospace applications; and 4) advanced multifunctional structures for aerospace applications.
Advanced Manufacturing for aerospace, mechanical, and marine applications:
- Including but not limited to: 1) modeling and simulations of manufacturing processes for innovation and scale up; 2) rapid and advanced manufacturing of hot structures and extreme-environment components, including space manufacturing; 3) multiphysics modeling, sensing, and process monitoring to inform manufacturing decisions; 4) AI/ML-enabled, intelligent, and autonomous manufacturing, including digital twins and advanced process control; and 5) quantum manufacturing paradigms, including quantum-enabled manufacturing and other transformative manufacturing technologies.
- Including but not limited to: 1) Human-AI collaboration and co-teaming; 2) multidisciplinary optimization tools to synchronize design and digital manufacturing; 3) design decision-making under uncertainty; and 4) the strategic management of change to create resilient systems.
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, completed before the start date.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses.
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Preferred Qualifications:Applicants with expertise in applications of aerostructures, manufacturing, and engineering design disciplines.
Required License(s) or Certification(s):n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required:No
Commercial Driver's License required:No
Job Open Date:10/14/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for three professional references. Application review will begin on December 1, 2026.
Position Number:00000648
Position Type:Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):1.0
Appointment:9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID:140901 - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
EEO:NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Organization
NC State: Think and Do
NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.
Our 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).
Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives
NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.
Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.
Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future
NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.
Our Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”
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It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:
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With Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.
More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.
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