Assistant Professor - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Department:

Mechanical Engineering

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R108023

Position Description:

The University of Louisville’s Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications from outstanding candidates in the broad area of Energy for a tenure-track position at the level of an Assistant Professor. Potential areas of interest include (but are not limited to): Sustainable Energy Systems, Thermal-fluid Sciences for Energy Storage and Conversion, Electrochemical Processes, Additive Manufacturing of Energy-Relevant Materials, Autonomous Materials Design, and Artificial Intelligence for Efficient Energy Systems.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related field) and a
sustained, excellent track record in research. We are seeking a scholar with strong potential to build a nationally recognized research program, secure consistent external funding, and provide outstanding teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, while also contributing to university service.

The J.B. Speed School of Engineering (SSE) encompasses seven academic departments. Mechanical Engineering is the largest, with approximately 550 undergraduates, 120 graduate students, and 18 tenured/tenure-track faculty. The SSE also houses four large research centers: Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research (CCRER), Micro/Nano Technology Center (MNTC), Additive Manufacturing Institute for Science and Technology (AMIST) and Louisville Automation and Robotics Research Institute (LARRI). Successful candidates are strongly encouraged to leverage infrastructure and technical support available at these centers to promote their research programs.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter (one page maximum), a current CV, a
statement of teaching and research plans (three pages maximum), and contact information for three references. The cover letter should include a brief description of qualifications. Individuals are encouraged to discuss how their research interests align with the strategic focus areas of SSE (https://engineering.louisville.edu/centennial/magazine/featuredresearch-
areas/), as well as how they might collaborate with other University of Louisville
schools and departments.

Individuals must submit their application materials online . Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2026.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.