Tenure-Track Aerospace Faculty: AI, Space & Propulsion

SIAM Activity Group; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Cambridge, MA, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level with a start date of July 1, 2027 or later. Candidates from any discipline related to aerospace engineering are welcome to apply, with emphasis on strategic research areas in the department’s 2026 plan.

Responsibilities include teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, advising students, conducting original research, developing course

Qualifications

• PhD required in aerospace engineering or closely related field.
• Experience in research and education with potential for leadership in scholarly work.
• Commitment to teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels and to service to the department.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Advise students and conduct independent research.
• Develop course materials and contribute to departmental service.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance aerospace engineering education and research.

Education

PhD in aerospace engineering or related field

Job description

MIT’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Cambridge, MA, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level with a start date of July 1, 2027 or later. Candidates from any discipline related to aerospace engineering are welcome to apply, with emphasis on strategic research areas in the department’s 2026 plan.

Responsibilities include teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, advising students, conducting original research, developing course