Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty in Engineering Education

SHPE Houston; Boulder (CO); In loco; USD 130.000 - 260.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual discretionary funds $100,000

Relocation stipend

Recruitment incentive

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The University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for the Smead Endowed Chair in Space Technology in the AES Department. The tenured position targets Associate or Full Professor and includes leading a sponsored research program, high-impact teaching, and service to the university and profession.

Ideal candidates will advance space technology research across re-entry, life-support, space weather, mission design, and remote sensing, while actively growing The Smead Program and mentoring

Competenze

• PhD in aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical engineering or closely related field.
• Established program of original research with external funding.
• Strong publication record and teaching/mentoring credentials.

Mansioni

• Lead and develop an externally funded research group under The Smead Program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Engage in university and professional service.
• Mentor diverse students and recruit program participants.

Conoscenze

Research leadership

External funding

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Formazione

PhD in aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Smead Endowed Chair in Space Technology

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) seeks an outstanding scholar in space technology to become the Smead Endowed Chair in Space Technology in the Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences. This tenured position is targeted at the level of Associate or Full Professor and will include responsibility for developing and leading an externally funded research group, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and engaging in university and professional service. Additionally, the Smead Endowed Chair will be a leader in The Smead Program, helping the program grow to be the most prestigious Ph.D. aerospace engineering fellowship program worldwide mentoring future leaders in aerospace.

The Smead Endowed Chair in Space Technology recognizes leadership, creativity, and technical excellence in space research. The department is seeking an experienced faculty member in the area of space technology research, a field that includes broad areas of study related to technologies enabling space flight, atmospheric re-entry of Earth or other bodies, technologies to sustain life in space, space weather, space mission development, exploration of solar system bodies, as well as space-based remote sensing technologies. Tenured faculty in the department typically include 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% leadership and service.

Who We Are

CU Boulder's Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences (AES) is nationally recognized, ranked #5 among public university peers by U.S. News and World Report. AES is known for teaching and research that address both challenges and opportunities facing the aerospace profession. Students engage extensively through both classroom-based and hands-on learning in our modern facilities. CU Boulder aerospace alumni are working at top companies and research labs, including the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Johnson Space Center, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, and many other aerospace companies and government institutions. Additionally, AES faculty and alumni have founded several start-up companies, including Black Swift Technologies, Advanced Space, and Blue Cubed.

• Astrodynamics and Satellite Navigation Systems (ASN)
• Autonomous Systems (AUT)
• Fluids, Structures, and Materials (FSM)
• Remote Sensing, Earth and Space Sciences (RSESS)

• Aerospace Mechanics Research Center (AMReC)
• Research and Engineering Center for Uncrewed Vehicles (RECUV)
• Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR)
• BioServe Space Technologies Center (BioServe)

• Colorado ranks first in the nation for per-capita private aerospace workers
• Colorado has the second largest aerospace economy
• Colorado has more than 400 aerospace companies providing space-related products and services
• Colorado employs more than 190,000 individuals in space-related jobs

The Smead Program Pillars

There are five main pillars of The Smead Program that contribute to leadership, impact, and community:

• Faculty Fellows
• Smead Endowed Chair of Space Technology
• Smead Post-Doctoral Fellow

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The successful candidate will engage in partnership with members of The Smead Program and support the program’s outreach, marketing, and communications efforts, as well as assist in recruiting new program participants.

What We Can Offer

• The anticipated academic year (9-month) base salary range for this position is $130,000-$180,000 for an Associate Professor and $170,000-$260,000 for a full Professor.
• A relocation stipend may be available within CEAS guidelines.
• A recruitment incentive is available within Department guidelines.
• As the Smead Endowed Chair in Space Technology, the successful candidate will have access to annual discretionary funds of $100,000. These funds may be used for costs such as travel, supporting graduate students, equipment, publications, etc. The Smead Endowed Chair in Space Technology may also use up to 10% of the annual discretionary funds as an additional academic year salary for their 9-month appointment.

Be Statements

Be authentic. Be game-changing. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• A research doctorate in aerospace, aeronautical, or astronautical engineering, or a closely related engineering or physical/chemical science discipline.
• The ability to meet university standards and unit criteria for tenure and appointment at the Associate Professor rank or full Professor rank as applicable. These criteria generally include having an established and ongoing program of original research, a strong publication record, a demonstrated ability to obtain external funding, and a record of high-quality teaching and mentoring.

What You Will Need

• Candidates must have an understanding and appreciation for aerospace engineering fundamentals, as well as excellent management and organizational skills and a willingness to learn quickly.
• The department seeks candidates who are strongly interested in or demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, mentoring, and inspiring diverse students of all races, nationalities, and genders, including first-generation college undergraduates. Additionally, candidates must maintain an externally funded research program in their technical area.
• The successful candidate will engage in partnership with members of The Smead Program and support the program’s outreach, marketing, and communications efforts, as well as assist in recruiting new program participants.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to teach and work in a highly collaborative environment.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.