Assistant, untenured Associate, or tenured Associate Professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics Dept

DiverseScholar; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant, untenured Associate Professor, or tenured Associate Professor level in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The role focuses on high-impact research in aerospace, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership of graduate students.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in the field, show evidence of research potential, and demonstrate strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching.

Qualifications

• Completed or currently completing a Ph.D. in the advertised field or a closely related one.
• Evidence of the ability to pursue a program of research.
• Strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop a program of high-impact research in aerodynamics and fluid mechanics, aerospace system design, autonomous aerospace vehicle technologies, novel fuel, storage, and propulsion systems for sustainable aviation, human and robotic exploration of space, and fundamental science and engineering in all aerospace disciplines.
• Contribute to an innovative undergraduate curriculum and develop graduate courses at the frontier of the aforementioned areas.
• Teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Build and lead a team of graduate students in PhD research.
• Foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Skills

Research program development

Graduate teaching

Undergraduate teaching

Team leadership

Education

PhD in aerospace/related field

Job description

Expected Base Pay Range

• Assistant Professor: $144,100 - $163,766
• Associate Professor (untenured): $158,510 - $196,803
• Associate Professor (tenured): $168,510 - $206,803

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment and does not include summer salary. For more information about compensation and our wide range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.

Position Overview

The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant, untenured Associate Professor, or tenured Associate Professor level. Recent advances in aerospace engineering are leading to a renaissance of the field, including concepts for future flight that hold promise for zero emission air transportation, new modalities for autonomous air transportation, artificial intelligence coupled with autonomous decision making for advanced robotics, and vastly improved capabilities for space access to deploy the next generation of space and exploration systems.

The strategic and economic importance of safe, secure, and sustainable aviation and space systems is becoming recognized globally; achieving these goals requires a multidisciplinary approach involving research and development in multiple fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop a program of high-impact research in aerodynamics and fluid mechanics, aerospace system design, autonomous aerospace vehicle technologies, novel fuel, storage, and propulsion systems for sustainable aviation, human and robotic exploration of space, and fundamental science and engineering in all aerospace disciplines.
• Contribute to an innovative undergraduate curriculum and develop graduate courses at the frontier of the aforementioned areas.
• Teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Build and lead a team of graduate students in PhD research.
• Foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Qualifications

• Completed or currently completing a Ph.D. in the advertised field or a closely related one.
• Evidence of the ability to pursue a program of research.
• Strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching.

Application Deadline & Contact

Please submit your application by October 15, 2026, when the review of files will begin. For full consideration, applications must be submitted by October 31, 2026. The search will remain open until November 30, 2026.

Contact the Faculty Search Administrator at [e-mail] for any questions regarding this opening or assistance with the online application system.

EEO Statement

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Accommodation Statement

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].