Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics - Professor

Position: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics - Professor - 527850

Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics - Professor - 527850

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Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)

Location: Tuscaloosa

Categories: Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty

Department: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics

Rank: Professor

Position Summary

The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics (AEM) and the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering (SCoE) at The University of Alabama (UA) invite applications at the rank of Full Professor within the department. Candidates with research interests across all domains relevant to aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics are encouraged to apply. Candidates with research emphasis and interests in the areas of space systems and propulsion, hypersonic systems and modeling, and autonomous aerospace systems are of particular interest and thus are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Position Information

Candidates with prestigious achievements, significant impact in their fields, and exceptional national and international reputations will be eligible for consideration for significant endowment support through appointment as an Endowed Shelby Distinguished Professor. These positions are among the highest honors didates should indicate this in their cover letter if applicable.

The AEM department and the COE seek faculty capable of contributing to existing strengths and expanding the scope of research during a period of record growth.

Faculty must demonstrate experience and ability to lead and extramurally fund a highly productive research program with significant scholarly impact, collaborate with existing faculty, and teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a closely-related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated record of prior research work and a record of impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues.
• Demonstrated interest and record in aerospace engineering or engineering mechanics education and professional service.
• Show the ability to develop and sustain a quality research program at The University of Alabama.
• Exhibit the potential for excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have 10+ years of experience as a tenure-track/tenured faculty member at a leading peer R1 institution.
• Demonstrated record of high-quality research and scholarly publications that is recognized nationally and/or internationally and appropriate to the position.
• Show a significant record of outstanding teaching and scholarship in an engineering department with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• Exhibit exceptional communication, advising, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.

Instructions And Required Materials For Application

Required application documents include: (1) cover letter that includes both the department name and rank of position for which the candidate is applying, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a two-to-four page statement of research interests and plans, (4) a one-to-two page statement of teaching interests and plans, and (5) the names and contact information for at least four references.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications are preferred on or before November 15, 2025 to receive fullest consideration, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. A position start date of August 16, 2026 would be typical, but flexibility with respect to start date is possible. Questions about the position can be directed to aem-search.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Background Investigation Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation does not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review before a hiring decision is made.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
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Applications close

31 Mar 2026 Central Daylight Time

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