"Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics - Professor - 527850"

Position Summary

The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics (AEM) and the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering (SCoE) at The University of Alabama (UA) invite applications at the rank of Full Professor within the department. Candidates with research interests across all domains relevant to aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics are encouraged to apply. Candidates with research emphasis and interests in the areas of space systems and propulsion, hypersonic systems and modeling, and autonomous aerospace systems are of particular interest and thus are strongly encouraged to apply.

Detailed Position Information

The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics (AEM) and the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering (SCoE) at The University of Alabama (UA) invite applications for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Full Professor level within the AEM department.

Candidates with research interests across all domains relevant to aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics are encouraged to apply. Candidates with research emphasis and interests in the areas of (1) space systems and propulsion, (2) hypersonic systems and modeling, and (3) autonomous aerospace systems are of particular interest and thus are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates with prestigious achievements, significant impact in their fields, and exceptional national and international reputations will be eligible for consideration for significant endowment support through appointment as an Endowed Shelby Distinguished Professor (link). These Shelby Distinguished Professor positions are one of the highest honors bestowed upon faculty at The University of Alabama, and candidates who feel their record and accomplishments warrant consideration for this additional honor should indicate this in their cover letter.

Towards achieving excellence in all our efforts, the AEM department and the COE seek to hire faculty that can contribute to both (1) build upon existing strengths and (2) expand the scope of research within the department, college, and university as a whole during a period of record growth and success.

This is a very exciting time to join the AEM Department at The University of Alabama. [Detailed department and college information follows, including growth stats, programs, mission, etc.]

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a closely-related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated record of prior research work and a record of impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues.
• Demonstrated interest and record in aerospace engineering or engineering mechanics education and professional service.
• Show the ability to develop and sustain a quality research program at The University of Alabama.
• Exhibit the potential for excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Applicants must also meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Full Professor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have 10+ years of experience as a tenure-track/tenured faculty member at a leading peer R1 institution.
• Demonstrated record of high-quality research and scholarly publications that is recognized nationally and/or internationally and appropriate to the position.
• Show a significant record of outstanding teaching and scholarship in an engineering department with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• Exhibit exceptional communication, advising, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application

Required application documents include: (1) cover letter that includes both the department name and rank of position for which the candidate is applying, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a two-to-four page statement of research interests and plans, (4) a one-to-two page statement of teaching interests and plans, and (5) the names and contact information for at least four references.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications are preferred on or before November 15, 2025 to receive fullest consideration, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. A position start date of August 16, 2026 would be typical, but flexibility with respect to start date is possible. Questions about the position can be directed to aem-search@eng.ua.edu.