Tenure-Track: Assistant or Associate Professor - Space Engineering (Space Robotics)

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s Department of Aerospace Engineering invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty member at the 9-month appointment level of Assistant or Associate professor, beginning Fall 2027, with possible summer appointment.

Candidates with interests in space engineering, including space robotics, operations, orbital servicing, manufacturing, and spacecraft proximity operations, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• PhD in aerospace engineering or closely related field.
• Record of or potential for externally funded research.
• Experience developing and teaching aerospace engineering curricula.
• Appointment as tenure-track faculty at assistant or associate level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in Space Engineering program.
• Advise and mentor graduate students.
• Establish an externally funded research program.
• Engage in department activities and professional service.

Skills

Teaching

Research leadership

Graduate supervision

Grant writing

Education

Doctorate in aerospace engineering

Job description

The Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty candidate with a 9-month academic appointment, with the possibility of an additional summer appointment contingent upon need and availability of funds, beginning Fall 2027. Applicants will be considered at the level of Assistant or Associate professor.

Candidates will be considered with areas of interest in all aspects of space engineering. Applicants with specialized focus on space robotics, space operations, orbital servicing, manufacturing, and assembly, spacecraft proximity operations, and space mission design are encouraged to apply to this search.

Successful applicants will be required to develop and teach courses in the newly established Space Engineering program at Texas A&M; advise and mentor graduate students; develop an independent externally funded research program at the forefront of aerospace and space engineering and sciences; participate in all aspects of the department’s activities; and serve the profession. Applicants should consult the department’s website to review our academic and research programs (https://engineering.tamu.edu/aerospace).

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in aerospace engineering or a closely related science and engineering discipline.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 30, 2026. Applications received after that date may be considered until positions are filled. Successful candidates will be interviewed during Spring 2027. It is anticipated that the appointment will begin August 2027.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Lance Isenhour at [e-mail].

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