The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for a non-tenure-track (NTT) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date on or after July 1, 2027.
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 educator with a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, a clearly stated commitment to excellence in teaching mechanical and/or aerospace engineering courses and to contributing to the department through academic service. Areas of instructional interest include undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical design, with topics such as parametric design, computational design, metamaterial design and modeling, multidisciplinary design optimization, digital twins for design and manufacturing. The typical workload for an NTT faculty member is approximately five courses per academic year. The successful candidate will demonstrate a compelling vision and clear plan for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into coursework to prepare students to be highly competitive in the workforce of the next generation. The candidate will also be expected to contribute actively to departmental, institutional, and professional service activities.
Applicants should submit a cover letter describing interest in the position and fit with the department; curriculum vitae; teaching statement describing instructional philosophy and experience; 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/195227.
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.