Description

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Auburn University invites applications for multiple open rank tenure-track faculty positions (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). One position is allocated for a candidate with a research focus in the area of space systems and space engineering; remaining positions are open to candidates with a background in all areas related to aerospace engineering. Candidates are especially encouraged to apply with expertise in: autonomy, flight mechanics, control systems, and aerospace design; aerospace structures, materials, and advanced manufacturing; and aerodynamics, hypersonics, and propulsion. Candidates will be expected to fully contribute to the department’s mission through (i) the development of a strong, nationally recognized, funded research program, (ii) teaching aerospace engineering related courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and (iii) professional service. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated track record of scholarship, a creative vision for research, an active interest in engineering education, and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. For applications at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, an emphasis will be placed on the strength and caliber of the candidate’s existing research program and the candidate’s ability and desire to provide mentorship and leadership to junior faculty members in a rapidly growing department. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering or a closely related field at the time of employment.

The Department of Aerospace Engineering is in the midst of unprecedented growth with overall enrollment increasing by over 100% in last decade to over 800 students. This growth has been complemented by aggressive faculty hiring with the department now consisting of four full professors, eight associate professors, five assistant professors and three lecturers. Our current focus is on the development of world-class research programs and growth of the graduate program with research awards and expenditures increasing by nearly an order of magnitude. The department is part of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, which has a total enrollment of over 6,200 students and is home to several nationally recognized research centers, which includes the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME), the Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (ICAMS), the AU Small Satellite Program (AUSSP), the AU Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Engineering (AU-CAICE), and the Applied Research Institute (ARI). Auburn University’s proximity to the aerospace, defense, and government enterprises located from Huntsville, AL down to the Florida Space Coast presents a unique opportunity for the department to emerge from this growth phase as one of the premier aerospace engineering departments in the country. Additional information about the department may be found at: https://eng.auburn.edu/aero/

Auburn University (www.auburn.edu/) is one of the nation’s premier public land-grant institutions. In 2024, the college of engineering was ranked in the Top 35 of public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Auburn maintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, Educational Specialist, and Doctor’s degrees in engineering and agriculture, the professions, and the arts and sciences. Its 2024 enrollment of 34,145 students includes 27,907 undergraduates and 6,238 graduate and professional students. Organized into twelve academic colleges and schools, Auburn’s 1,525 faculty members offer more than 200 educational programs. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus. Auburn (https://www.auburnalabama.org) residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the “best small towns in America,” with moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined Auburn-Opelika-Columbus statistical area has a population of over 500,000 with excellent public school systems and regional medical centers.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, research vision (maximum 3 pages), teaching philosophy (maximum 2 pages) and three references at
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56049.” Cover letters may be addressed to: Dr. Brian Thurow, Search Committee Chair, 211 Davis Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849. To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply before December 1, 2025 although applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at the time the appointment begins and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including career couples. See "Guidelines for Dual Career Services" http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/policies-guidelines/#guidelines

Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employe