Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics - Professor

Department

Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics

Professor

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.

Candidates must demonstrate experience and the ability to successfully lead and extramurally fund a highly productive research program with significant scholarly impact. They should have the ability to collaborate with existing faculty, develop and teach classes at undergraduate and graduate levels, and support the educational mission of the department and college. Excellence in teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship is expected.

• 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.

• 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.

Required application documents include: (1) cover letter that includes both the department name and rank of position for which the candidate is applying; (2) 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.edu.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights:
Workplace document.