Aerospace AI & Space Systems Faculty - Tenure-Track

AMERICAN VACUUM SOCIETY INC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics with a start date of July 1, 2027 or later. We seek candidates across aerospace engineering disciplines, focusing on AI-enabled design, novel aircraft, small satellites, and long-duration human space exploration as outlined in the AeroAstro 2026 plan.

Responsibilities include teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, advising students,

Qualifications

• PhD by start date in a field related to aerospace engineering or a relevant science/engineering field.
• Demonstrated potential for research and education excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate classes.
• Advise students and supervise theses.
• Conduct original scholarly research and publish results.
• Develop graduate and undergraduate course materials.
• Provide service to the Institute and the profession.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Advising students

Course materials development

Education

Doctoral degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Job description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics with a start date of July 1, 2027 or later. We seek candidates across aerospace engineering disciplines, focusing on AI-enabled design, novel aircraft, small satellites, and long-duration human space exploration as outlined in the AeroAstro 2026 plan.

Responsibilities include teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, advising students,