Associate Professor, Autonomous Aerospace Systems

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics. The successful candidate will lead a robust research program and teach undergraduate and graduate courses across aerospace engineering and mechanics.

Candidates with strengths in guidance, navigation, dynamics & control and autonomous aerospace systems are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a closely-related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated interest and record in aerospace engineering or engineering mechanics education and professional service.
• Demonstrated record of prior research work and sustained scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues.
• Demonstrated ability of excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Show the ability to develop and sustain a quality research program at The University of Alabama.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and extramurally fund a highly productive research program with significant scholarly impact.
• Develop and teach classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the faculty member’s area(s) of expertise.
• Collaborate with existing faculty within the department, college, and campus.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Verbal & Written Communication

Education

PhD in Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Mechanics

Job description

The University of Alabama invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics. The successful candidate will lead a robust research program and teach undergraduate and graduate courses across aerospace engineering and mechanics.

Candidates with strengths in guidance, navigation, dynamics & control and autonomous aerospace systems are especially encouraged to apply.