Tenure-Track Faculty Position (2026-2027 Hiring Cycle):
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) invites applications for a tenure-track (TT) faculty position at the rank of AssistantProfessor, with an anticipated start date on or after July 1, 2027.
This position is part of an ambitious faculty hiring plan during 2026/2027 within the Case School of Engineering (CSE). It is in support of the President’s and Provost’s Faculty 100 Initiative to hire at least 100 new tenure and tenure-track faculty at CWRU (https://case.edu/provost/initiatives/facultny-100) by 2028 in areas that address global challenges.
The MAE department at CWRU has a renowned history of scholarly activities that encompass a broad range of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, from microgravity to biologically inspired robotics, biomechanics, point-of-care biosensing, additive and hybrid manufacturing, artificial intelligence/machine learning for data analytics, learning-enabled control, thermal management, hypersonic aerodynamics, fire science and engineering, and computational fluid dynamics.
We seek an outstanding scholar with a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, a strong interdisciplinary background and a compelling vision for establishing a competitively funded research program aligned with the university’s Faculty 100 plan, advancing strategic priorities in “Sustainable Manufacturing & Advanced Materials” and “AI, Data Analytics & Methodology”. Areas of research interest include computational solid mechanics, particularly for aerospace applications, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML)-enabled constitutive modeling for high-strain-rate deformation, hypersonic aerothermal effects, and mechanics of materials in extreme environments. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a clear plan for integrating AI into coursework to prepare the next generation of researchers and engineers. The candidate is also expected to contribute through service to the department, university, and broader professional communities.
Applicants should submit a cover letter describing interest in the position and fit with the department; curriculum vitae; research statement outlining past accomplishments and future plans; teaching statement describing instructional philosophy and experience; copies of three representative journal papers; and the names and contact information for three professional references. Application materials should be submitted as a single PDF file addressed to the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/195239
Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For questions related to the position, please contact Dr. Paul Barnhart at pjb4@case.edu or Dr. Roger Quinn at rdq@case.edu, Co-Chairs of the MAE Faculty Search Committee.
Founded in 1826, Case Western Reserve University is a highly ranked private research university located in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2026, CWRU was ranked No. 25 globally in TIME’s inaugural Best Universities ranking and was named to Forbes’ 2026 “New Ivies” list. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), has produced 16 Nobel laureates, ranks among the top 15 private universities in federal research funding, and is widely recognized for excellence in engineering, medicine, law, and nursing.
Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities Applications requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216.368.3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations regarding granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.