Job Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level beginning Fall 2020 (or Spring 2020). The area of interest is aerospace dynamics and control. Candidates must have a PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from a highly ranked institution. The selected candidate should have significant research contributions, will be able to attract competitive external research funding, and will have the potentials for quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in mechanical / aerospace engineering. The candidate will be expected to conduct research and to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the following areas: aerospace control, aerospace dynamic system modeling and simulation and mechanical vibrations.

Minimum Qualification

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in a topic related to aerospace dynamics and control. The ability to teach undergraduate courses is a must. Industrial and professional experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualification

The preferred candidate should have a teaching experience in the field of aerospace dynamics and control, and preferably can also teach mechatronics, robotics and automation and have an excellent publications in reputed international journals.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience

Experience in aerospace dynamics, control, while experience in mechatronics and, robotics, is preferable

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applications should consist of letter of intent, a current CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and interest & evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Division College of Engineering - (COE)
Department Mechanical Engineering - (COE)
Job Close Date open until filled
Job Category Academic - Faculty