Assistant Professor, Fall - Aerospace Engineering

Assistant Professor, Fall 2027 - Aerospace Engineering College/School/Unit:
Cockrell School of Engineering Department:
Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics Posted :
Sep 11, 2026

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The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The field of aerospace engineering is undergoing revolutionary transformation in
1) Spacediscovery, observations, and connectivity and in
2) Advanced air mobility solutions. Applicants with expertise in all disciplinespertinent to these two application areas are encouraged to applyfor the position. We seek exceptional candidates who hold promise for leading these transformations. An emphasis will be placed onapplicants who have a clear vision about how they will contribute to these emerging areas of aerospace engineering.

The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics is committed to supporting the success of all members of our community: students, staff, and faculty. A successful candidate canexpect to benefit from and contribute to these efforts.

Candidates must have a PhD in engineering or a related discipline.

The successful candidate will be expected to create undergraduate and graduate learning environments that address the needs of students from a variety of backgrounds, with differing learning styles and abilities. Further, the successful applicant will be expected to develop an externally sponsored research program,mentor graduate students, collaborate with other faculty, and be involved in service to the university and profession.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the USA. A security sensitivebackground check will be conducted on the applicant selected.

Please address questions to Prof. David Goldstein, the Faculty Search Committee Chair (davidxas.edu)

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy ofequal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.