Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering

Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering

The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Oklahoma State University is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank or higher.  Exceptional candidates in aerospace engineering are encouraged to apply; applicants should have teaching and research interests in an area of aerospace engineering.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated potential for developing a strong externally funded research program and for excellent teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. An earned Ph.D. in a field closely aligned to aerospace or mechanical engineering is required, and an earned B.S. or M.S. degree in aerospace engineering from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program is preferred. The research areas of the successful applicant must be in a rapidly developing area and reflect strong promise of competitive extramural funding to support building an internationally recognized research program. The School intends to hire one highly qualified candidate (contingent upon available funding).

Preference will be given to candidates interested in collaborative efforts and multi-disciplinary multi-investigator research programs aligned with OSU’s Unmanned Systems Research Institute and the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education. While all competitive candidates will be considered, areas of particular interest include (but are not limited to) teaching and research expertise in one of the following areas: Space: space propulsion, orbital mechanics, satellite dynamics, orbital debris management, planetary and unmanned exploration, and human spaceflight; Systems and operations: throughput, mission and system performance, long duration spaceflight, aerospace and transportation embodiments; High speed aerodynamics: hypersonic, supersonic flows; Unmanned/autonomous systems: computational autonomy/planning, formal methods, AI/ML, space robotics and teleoperations, perception and estimation, data-driven adaptive control, stochastic systems, mobile robotics, digital twins, and autonomous naval systems; Aerospace materials, structures manufacturing, and sustainment: life extending materials and processes, structural and engine repair and sustainment, additive manufacturing, and composite materials.

Oklahoma State University is a comprehensive land grant university with over 24,000 students on its main campus. The university has a strong national presence in interdisciplinary programs including unmanned aircraft systems with strong industry and government ties. The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is the largest engineering program in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) and one of the largest departments in the university. With more than 34 full-time faculty members, 1100 undergraduates and 140 graduate students, MAE is home to several large campus research enterprises, including the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Aerospace Research and Education, the Counter-UAS Center of Excellence, the LaunchPad Center for Advanced Mobility, the Center for Integrated Building Systems, and the New Product Development Center.

Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in a field closely aligned aerospace or mechanical engineering is required, and an earned B.S. or M.S. degree in aerospace engineering from an ABET accredited or equivalent program is preferred.

Applications: Interested and qualified candidates should apply online at https://jobs.okstate.edu. A single pdf file is requested with your application. The file should include:

· a cover letter;

· a curriculum vita;

· a plan to secure external funding with descriptions of two planned research projects;

· a statement of teaching interests and philosophy;

· names and contact information of five references.

Send requests for additional information to the search committee chair, Dr. Nicoletta Fala at nfala@okstate.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by November 15, 2023, will receive full consideration. For assistance with the on-line application process or to request accommodation to enable application, contact OSU Human Resources, 401 General Academic Building, Stillwater, OK 74078 or call 405-744-7420.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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