Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank and Title

The Department of Aerospace Engineering in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for up to (4) academic professional track (non-tenure), full or part-time, open rank positions at the assistant lecturer, lecturer, senior lecturer, instructional assistant professor, instructional associate professor, instructional professor, associate professor of practice, professor of practice, visiting assistant professor, visiting associate professor, and visiting professor level, with a 9 month academic appointment and the possibility of an additional summer appointment contingent upon need and availability of funds, beginning Fall 2024.  

We are seeking candidates to teach in the areas of systems engineering for Aerospace like AERO 401 (Aerospace Design Principles) and AERO 402 (Aerospace Systems Design).

We are also looking for candidates to teach in the areas of Aerodynamics and Propulsion; Materials and Structures; and Dynamics and Controls.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in the areas in one of the three areas described above. The successful candidate(s) will also advise and mentor AERO students; participate in all aspects of the department’s activities; and serve the field, department, and university, including outreach to industry. The successful candidate(s) should have a proven track record of technical excellence. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Applicants should consult the department’s website to review our academic and research programs (https://engineering.tamu.edu/aerospace).

For appointments at Associate Professor of the Practice or Professor of the Practice level, applicants must have, at the minimum, a master's level degree appropriate for the field in which the faculty member will teach and significant teaching experience at the college/school level in the field or in a related field, or have an extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied setting. There may be additional requirements depending on the specific faculty title.

For appointments at Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Instructional Assistant Professor, Instructional Associate Professor, or Instructional Professor level, applicants must have doctoral degree in a closely related engineering or science discipline, or a master's level degree appropriate for the field in which the faculty member will teach and significant teaching experience at the college/school level in the field or in a related field, or have an extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied setting. There may be additional requirements depending on the specific faculty title.

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 references (including postal addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) by applying for this specific position at http://apply.interfolio.com/118588. Full consideration will be given to applications received by June 30, 2024. Applications received after that date may be considered until position is filled. It is anticipated the appointment will begin January 2025.

Job Contact

For questions regarding the application process or other inquiries, please contact Lance Isenhour at lisenhour@tamu.edu.