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Job description
The Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty candidate with a 9-month academic appointment, with the possibility of an additional summer appointment contingent upon need and availability of funds, beginning Fall 2027. Applicants will be considered at the level of Assistant or Associate professor.
This advertisement is for Candidates will be considered with areas of interest in all aspects of space engineering. Applicants with specialized technical focus in the areas of space communications, technologies and methods for space-based data processing, edge computing for spacecraft, encryption and cybersecurity, positioning, navigation, timing, space-based remote sensing, geodesy, threat assessment and remediation, and space mission design are encouraged to apply to this search. Qualified applicants with prior experience on applying relevant technologies for space environment will be preferred.
Successful applicants will be required to develop and teach courses in the newly established Space Engineering program at Texas A&M; advise and mentor graduate students; develop an independent externally funded research program at the forefront of aerospace and space engineering and sciences; participate in all aspects of the department's activities; and serve the profession. Applicants should consult the department's website to review our academic and research programs ( ).
Qualifications
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in aerospace engineering or a closely related science and engineering discipline.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a personal statement (to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service), and a list of four references (including postal addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) by applying for this specific position at apply.interfolio.com/ .
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 30, 2026. Applications received after that date may be considered until positions are filled. Successful candidates will be interviewed during Spring 2027. It is anticipated that the appointment will begin August 2027.
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Lance Isenhour at .
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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college station, TX, 77840, US
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