Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

The University of Alabama in Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The department seeks candidates who complement our capabilities in aerospace engineering including aerodynamics and fluid dynamics, propulsion and combustion, spacecraft design, controls, or autonomous systems.

Applicants should have a earned Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a related field.
• Commitment to student success at undergraduate and graduate levels through teaching and mentoring.
• Potential for scholarship supported by external funding through grants and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in mechanics, aerodynamics, propulsion, controls, or related areas.
• Develop and lead externally funded research programs aligned with department strengths.
• Engage in university and professional service to contribute to the breadth of the UAH academic community.

Job description

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The department is seeking candidates who complement our current capabilities in aerospace engineering including aerodynamics and fluid dynamics, propulsion and combustion, spacecraft design, controls, or autonomous systems. Candidates applying computational methods, artificial intelligence and machine learning toward research in these fields are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a related field. We seek candidates who demonstrate the potential for scholarship supported by external funding through grants and contracts, a commitment to student success at both the undergraduate and graduate levels through teaching and mentoring, and a desire to contribute proactively to university and professional service while contributing to the breadth of the UAH academic community. Candidates with significant academic records may be considered for a position at a higher academic rank.

APPOINTMENT DATE:

August 2027

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department offers BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering and in Aerospace Engineering, and an MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Systems Engineering. Our faculty is comprised of 22 tenure-track/tenured members and 5 full-time non-tenure- track members. Our undergraduate student body is comprised of 807 aerospace engineering students and 747 mechanical engineering students. We have 204 graduate students in both disciplines. Our faculty’s research interests include materials for aerospace applications and for energy storage, gas turbine heat transfer, electrochemical energy conversion and storage, design and control of unmanned systems, applications of smart materials, and computational fluid dynamics applied to low-speed combustion and fire applications, fluid-structure interactions, high-speed aerodynamics, and advanced manufacturing processes. In addition to its nationally known educational and research activities in rocket propulsion, the Department is engaged in a wide range of research activities currently funded by NSF, DOD, NASA, DOE, USDA, the State of Alabama, and several corporate sponsors.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

The College of Engineering is comprised of five departments and has the largest enrollment of the university’s six academic colleges. The research focus in the college includes three of several National Academy of Engineering (NAE) grand challenge problems - secure cyberspace, restore and improve urban infrastructure, and engineer tools of scientific discovery. Our COE strategic plan seeks to enhance student-centered teaching and learning focused on student success, promote basic and applied research, while engaging the local and regional community through outreach and workforce development.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:

Founded in 1969, The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America’s premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the world’s most critical technological challenges. UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore, discover, create and communicate knowledge. UAH has eight colleges, more than 100 areas of study, and 15 high-tech research centers and institutes. Located in the heart of the Technology Hub of the South, UAH serves as the anchor tenant of the second-largest research park inthe United States, Cummings Research Park. UAH boasts storied partnerships with Redstone Arsenal, NASA and the Department of Defense. The institution is a member of the Gulf South athletic conference. UAH is where technology and human understanding converge to prepare students to transform their future. Learn more at www.uah.edu.

ABOUT HUNTSVILLE:

Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in Huntsville, also known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life in the Southeast. More than 1.2 million people reside in the Huntsville metro area, and it is now the largest city in Alabama. From outdoor recreational activities to an enhanced arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work, and play. Learn more at www.huntsville.org.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.