Assistant Professor (Thermofluids)
 University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Mechanical Engineering | |
 United States, Hawaii, Honolulu | |
 Jun 19, 2026 | |
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Assistant Professor (Thermofluids)(F3);Position number 0085307; theDepartment of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hawaii at Mnoa (UHM), invites applications forone(1) full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position (focus area: Thermal and Fluid Sciences), pending position clearance and availability of funds, to begin on January 1, 2027 or as soon thereafter as possible. The position isopen to applicants specializing in all areas of thermal and fluid sciences within mechanical engineering. The Department has active research programs in thermal and fluid sciences, aerospace engineering, materials and manufacturing, mechanics, systems, controls, and biomedical engineering. For more information on the department, please visithttps://me.hawaii.edu. The College of Engineering (CoE) offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and its undergraduate programs are Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited. For more information on the college, please visitwww.eng.hawaii.edu. The CoE closely collaborates with other units at the University of Hawaii, including John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), Cancer Research Center, Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research & Education (C-MORE), Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI), College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), Department of Ocean and Resources Engineering (ORE), College of Natural Sciences, Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory (HSFL), Hawaii Institute of Geophysics & Planetology (HIGP), School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Information and Computer Sciences (ICS), Hawaii Data Science Institute (HI-DSI), Information Technology Center, College of Social Sciences, Institute for Astronomy (IfA), and Laboratory for Advanced Visualization and Applications (LAVA). The University of Hawaii is a Carnegie R1 (i.e., highest research activity) university and is recognized as a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Sun Grant university. Our campus welcomes all students but given our responsibilities to the community in which we operate, as part of our strategic mission, we strive to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is committed to integrating Native Hawaiian language, culture and/or values into its academic and campus environment. College of Engineering is committed to serving and affirming our unique community and culture in the center of the Pacific Ocean and to continued research excellence. Duties and Responsibilities: Teach, conduct, and develop assigned undergraduate and graduate courses and seminars, including via various distance delivery modes as required, including courses in the area of mechanical engineering and specifically in thermal and fluid sciences;
Minimum qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing. Candidates who are All-But-Dissertation (ABD) may be considered, however, selectee at this rank must have their Ph.D. conferred by their employment start date;
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To Apply: Please visit the following link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/5113347/assistant-professor-thermofluids-0085307 Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents to the online application. The applicant should submit (1) a cover letter specifying the position and the research area(s); (2) a curriculum vitae detailing research and teaching accomplishments; (3) a statement on research interests, activities, and plans; (4) a statement on teaching philosophy, interests, and plans; and (5) the names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of at least four (4) professional references (for short listed applicants, the committee will solicit letters of recommendation from these professional references). Finalists must be prepared to submit unofficial copies of graduate transcripts of terminal degree. Official transcripts or equivalent will be required prior to employment. All applications received prior to August 17, 2026 will receive full consideration, but the review process will continue until the position is filled. Applications will continue to be accepted, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. NOTE: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account. The maximum file size to upload/attach is 10MB. If the attachment is larger than 10MB, please split the file and upload it as a supplemental attachment. Inquiries: Dr. Yi Zuo (email: yzuo@hawaii.edu), Chair of the Screening Committee. EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/ recblid fp0gf6gvzh5858a9xn9qe9bghwnnva | |