Aerospace Engineering: Tenure-Track Professor, Propulsion

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst's Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in aerospace engineering beginning Sep 1, 2027. The search welcomes candidates across disciplines and areas including propulsion, thermal management, and AI-augmented design, with emphasis on collaborations with regional industry.

The successful candidate will develop an externally funded research program and contribute to teaching graduate and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field, or anticipate such a degree by September 1, 2027.
• Commitment to mentor under-represented demographics within engineering.
• We welcome candidates with non-traditional career paths, pauses in their careers, or work outside academia.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally-funded research program in aerospace engineering and maintain an internationally recognized scholarly presence.
• Contribute to teaching existing graduate and undergraduate courses in aerospace and mechanical engineering (e.g., aerodynamics, propulsion, flight dynamics and controls, aerospace thermal systems) and create new curricula.
• Provide meaningful service to the department, college, university, and the broader engineering community.

Education

Ph.D. in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering or closely related field

Job description

University of Massachusetts Amherst's Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in aerospace engineering beginning Sep 1, 2027. The search welcomes candidates across disciplines and areas including propulsion, thermal management, and AI-augmented design, with emphasis on collaborations with regional industry.

The successful candidate will develop an externally funded research program and contribute to teaching graduate and