Assistant Professor — Autonomous UAS & Intelligent Systems

Penn State; Pennsylvania, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

Penn State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-line Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering to start in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. The role focuses on research and teaching in unmanned aerial systems.

Applicants are expected to have expertise in intelligent systems and experience in teaching various aeronautics courses. The position offers opportunities to develop new courses and establish a research program within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate expertise in research topics related to unmanned aerial systems.
• Establish a research program and attract outside funding.
• Advise students and develop new undergraduate and graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Establish an impactful research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Contribute to an inclusive community within the department.

Skills

Expertise in intelligent systems

Experience in aeronautics

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses

Flight testing experience

Education

Doctorate in aerospace engineering or related field

Job description

Penn State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-line Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering to start in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. The role focuses on research and teaching in unmanned aerial systems.

Applicants are expected to have expertise in intelligent systems and experience in teaching various aeronautics courses. The position offers opportunities to develop new courses and establish a research program within a supportive environment.