The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Baylor University seeks candidates for a tenure-track or tenured position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to start in August 2027. This position is part of a multi-year expansion of faculty in materials science and engineering across the School of Engineering and Computer Science and the College of Arts
and Sciences, reflecting a strategic University investment in the area. Details of the position can be found in ID: 188268. We seek an innovative and motivated individual who will support the new multidisciplinary Materials Science and Engineering PhD program while also serving the broader interests of the Mechanical Engineering department. The successful candidate will be expected to strengthen and elevate the
quality and breadth of research and teaching in the department, with an emphasis on materials science and engineering. We welcome applicants with either experimental, computational or a combination of both skills. Research interests may include, but are not limited to: (1) additive manufacturing; (2) composite materials; (3) materials for extreme environments, such as ceramics and alloys (4) non-destructive
evaluation; (5) advanced materials characterization, including multiscale characterization of engineering materials in extreme environments ; (6) experimental and computational mechanics; (7) modeling and simulation of materials processing, including AI-guided approaches; and (8) data-driven and machine learning methods for materials design and discovery. Responsibilities include active research, undergraduate and
graduate teaching, course curriculum development, and professional service. A competitive startup package will accompany the position. Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition. The Department of Mechanical Engineering: Baylor’s ABET-
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