Assistant Professor, Aerospace Engineering

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Job Description The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Materials Engineering and the George W. Gillemot Aerospace Program at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks candidates for a tenure track faculty opening in Aerospace Engineering. This tenure-track position will be responsible for teaching, research, and service responsibilities, as described below. The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2027.Based on the University’s mission as a land grant institution, faculty duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervision of graduate students, performance of research, development of externally funded research projects, and university and professional service.

With a recent $36M donation from the Gillemot Foundation , the department expanded its aerospace research and education, including the creation of comprehensive BS, MS, and PhD degree programs in Aerospace Engineering and hiring of four AE faculty since Spring 2025.

Required Qualifications Doctoral Degree in Aerospace Engineering or another closely related field.

Candidates whose specialization and interests complement existing research and instructional strengths in the department and affiliated programs will be preferred.

Preferred Qualifications We are seeking candidates working across a broad range of aerospace engineering areas. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: aeronautics, including aerodynamics, propulsion, fluid mechanics, and flight dynamics and control; aerospace structures and materials; and space systems, including orbital mechanics and spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control.

Candidates working across disciplinary boundaries are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates are sought who can perform outstanding research and teach relevant AE and ME courses.

Compensation Grade Assistant Professor, tenure-track, 9-month

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (Engineering 9-month contract). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual  A  or  B  contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR!

Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability – Faculty Benefit

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