Tenure-Track/Tenured: Open Rank and Title- Aerodynamics and UAVs

The Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full time or part time tenure-track or tenured faculty position with a 9-month academic appointment, with the possibility of an additional summer appointment contingent upon need and availability of funds, beginning Fall 2025. Applicants will be considered at the level of assistant professor. Associate and full professors will be considered in exceptional cases.

Candidates will be considered in two broad areas:

1) Urban air mobility and UAVs. While applications from all related areas will be considered, the department is particularly interested in candidates with a strong record in experimental work, aerodynamics, and propulsion.

2) Reacting flows. While applications from all related areas will be considered, the department is particularly interested in candidates with a strong record on experimental work.

The successful applicants will be required to teach; advise and mentor graduate students; develop an independent externally funded research program at the forefront of aerospace engineering and sciences; participate in all aspects of the department’s activities; and serve the profession. Applicants should consult the department’s website to review our academic and research programs (https://engineering.tamu.edu/aerospace) in particular our experimental low-speed wind tunnels.

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

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 4-page personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, and a list of four references (including postal addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) by applying for this specific position at http://apply.interfolio.com/159001. Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 1, 2025. Applications received after that date may be considered until positions are filled. It is anticipated the appointment will begin Fall 2025.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Lance Isenhour at lisenhour@tamu.edu.