"Associate or Full Professor, Tenure-Track, Aerospace Engineering"

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Baylor University seeks to fill a tenure-eligible position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor of Aerospace Engineering to start on or before August 1, 2026. Responsibilities include maintaining a funded research program, undergraduate and graduate teaching, course and curriculum development, and professional service.

This mid- or senior-level position is open to candidates in engineering with teaching and research expertise in either astronautics or aeronautics. On the astronautics side, this includes but is not limited to space propulsion systems, human space flight and space exploration, space environments, orbital mechanics, space autonomy, and spacecraft design. On the aeronautics side, this includes but is not limited to CFD, aerodynamics, aircraft propulsion, sustainable aviation, advanced air mobility, and hypersonics. The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a concentration in aerospace engineering within the ABET accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering program. As of the fall semester of 2025, the department is launching a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering program. The candidate selected for the position will be expected to assist in developing, delivering, and leading this new program, while maintaining a strong funded research program.

Baylor's Department of Mechanical Engineering currently has 19 tenured/tenure-track faculty members including the Kenneth and Celia Carlile Endowed Chair, two clinical faculty members, and five lecturer faculty members. The faculty are internationally recognized in research areas including Biomechanics, Biomedical Sensors, Additive and Advanced Materials, Ceramic and Polymeric Composites, Sustainable Energy and Power Systems, Combustion, Aerodynamics and Thermophysics, and Interfacial Fluid Mechanics. The department is housed within the Rogers Building and the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC). The department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Enrollment during AY 2024-2025 was 188 pre-engineering students, 223 ME undergraduates, and 45 full-time graduate students.

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of 'Great Colleges to Work For' from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications: Required qualifications: an earned doctorate in aerospace engineering or a closely related field, outstanding communication skills, a commitment to and record of teaching excellence in areas relevant to the position, demonstrated research achievement in areas relevant to the position, as evidenced by a record of funding, publication, and mentoring of graduate students, academic record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Preferred qualifications: Potential for leadership role in the new Aerospace Engineering Program.

Application Instructions: To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/167862. Review of applications will begin on October 10, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received after March 15, 2026 cannot be considered. Applications must include: a cover letter/letter of application, a current curriculum vita, an individualized statement of teaching interests, an individualized statement of research plans related to Baylor's programs, contact information for at least three professional references, transcripts of the highest degree earned (official transcripts required of candidates invited for interview). Additionally, applicants must complete the Baylor University Religious Affiliation Form (RAF) in Interfolio to be considered for the position.