Assistant Professor of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Department

School of Engineering

Compensation

Negotiable

 

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The School of Engineering is seeking a 9-month, tenure-earning, Assistant Professor of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.  This position will report to Dr. Alan Harris, Director of the School of Engineering. Position responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses with a 2/2 teaching load, leading an externally funded research program in their field and service to the School, College of Computing, Engineering and Construction and the University of North Florida.

Anticipated Start Date:  The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

Required Qualifications:

The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or closely-related field. The candidate must also demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement and evidence of teaching excellence.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills: 

Candidates in all areas of manufacturing and industrial engineering are encouraged to apply, with preference given to those specializing in control and automation, advanced manufacturing, Industry 4.0, additive manufacturing, supply chain / transportation / logistics or operations research.  Candidates should demonstrate the potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program and to collaborate effectively with existing faculty and local industry. The successful candidate will be expected to show a strong commitment to teaching excellence and a willingness to engage in continuous learning. Additionally, collegiality, active service, and participation in departmental governance are essential attributes for this role.

Required Licensure: N/A

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:

• Cover letter

• Teaching and Research Statements

• Current curriculum vitae

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and

• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on October 6, 2025.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference information.

About the Department: The School of Engineering at the University of North Florida provides high-quality education in a student-centered environment. The School offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various engineering disciplines, emphasizes hands-on learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, real-world problem solving, and cutting-edge research. For more information about the department of School of Engineering visit https://www.unf.edu/ccec/engineering/index.html.

 

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Gokan May at gokan.may@unf.edu.

 

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.

 

 

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