Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor

The Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Aerospace Engineering with a 9-month academic appointment beginning Fall 2025.

We are seeking applicants in the broad area of engineering for space. Special consideration will be given to applicants with the following expertise (in no particular order): astrodynamics, space autonomy, space communication, space payloads, space systems engineering, spacecraft guidance, navigation and control, and on-orbit space operations. 

Candidates are encouraged to interpret these areas of interest broadly when assessing their fit for the position. 

The successful applicant will be required to teach, advise, and mentor graduate students, develop an independent, externally funded research program, initiate interdisciplinary partnerships, participate in all aspects of the department’s activities, and serve the profession.

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in engineering or a closely related engineering or science discipline.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable, and a list of four contact references (including postal addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses) by applying for this specific position at apply.interfolio.com/157246. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 31st, 2024. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. It is anticipated the appointment will begin in Fall 2025. If you have questions about the application process or other inquiries, please contact Dr. Raktim Bhattacharya at raktim@tamu.edu (with a copy to Lance Isenhour, lisenhour@tamu.edu).