Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Tenure-Track/tenured faculty positions at all ranks(Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) |
| Department |
Engn - Mech & Aerospace Engn |
| Salary Details |
110,000 |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's
School of Engineering invites applications for multiple
faculty positions across all ranks and areas of expertise. The School of Engineering includes seven academic departments and 10 engineering majors, offering exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. We seek outstanding scholars whose work advances one or more of our strategic priority areas:
Physical and Virtual Infrastructure, Healthcare Technology, Innovations in Energy, Defense and National Security, Experiential Learning and Professional Education
Appointments may be made in
one or more engineering departments based on the candidate's expertise and interests. While most positions are expected to be at the
assistant professor level (tenure-track and teaching),
consideration will also be given to more senior-level appointments, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick (RU-NB) invites applications to apply for tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at all ranks (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor).
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (
MAE) at Rutgers is a leading engineering program with state-of-the-art laboratories and close relations with local industry. The department has more than 40 full-time faculty with more than 1,100 undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Packaging Engineering and more than 200 graduate students. The department is home to
the New Jersey Advanced Manufacturing Initiative that engages with industry on AI, advanced manufacturing, and workforce development. Other centers of research excellence include the
Center for Advanced Energy Systems and the
Emil Buehler Aerospace Lab. More information is available at
mae.rutgers.edu and
soe.rutgers.edu
Aerospace Engineering. All areas with a preference toward propulsion, materials, structures, materials, and/or space systems.
Energy Systems. Preferred applications include wind, solar, nuclear, renewable and sustainable power supply.
Robotics. Preference will be given to applications in manufacturing, cybersecurity, infrastructure and healthcare.
Candidates with relevant expertise in aerospace sciences, aircraft and spacecraft structures, robotics, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, wind turbines, solar power, computational and structural mechanics, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, machine learning, data-driven optimization, complex systems modeling, and applications are especially encouraged to apply. Synergies with one or more department strengths in Aerospace, Hypersonics, Energy, Controls, Robotics and Mechatronics, Advanced Manufacturing and Materials will be viewed positively. Successful candidates will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; develop a nationally recognized and externally funded scholarly research program.
The School of Engineering and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are fully committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. We encourage applications from the above groups and individuals with strong commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices and pedagogy within the classroom and research environments.
Review of applications will begin on 12/25/2025 and continue until all positions are filled.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
25FA1182 |
| Posting Open Date |
12/28/2022 |
| Posting Close Date |
04/30/2026 |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field, completed by the time of appointment and demonstrated excellence in research, potential for or record of external funding, and a strong commitment to teaching and student success.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
Candidates with relevant expertise in aerospace sciences, aircraft and spacecraft structures, robotics, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, wind turbines, solar power, computational and structural mechanics, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, machine learning, data-driven optimization, complex systems modeling, and applications are especially encouraged to apply. Synergies with one or more department strengths in Aerospace, Hypersonics, Energy, Controls, Robotics and Mechatronics, Advanced Manufacturing and Materials will be viewed positively. Successful candidates will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; develop a nationally recognized and externally funded scholarly research program.
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| Overview |
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| Statement |
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. |
Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references.
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| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/263859 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
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