Tenure-Track: Assistant or Associate Professor (Materials & Structures)
About the role
The Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position with a 9-month academic appointment, with the possibility of an additional summer appointment contingent upon the need and availability of funds, beginning the fall of 2027. Applicants will be considered at the levels of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor.
Research areas
Candidates will be considered whose research interests align with one or more of the following areas: Advanced composites and architectured materials, integrating solid mechanics, multiscale modeling, and advanced manufacturing to systematically tailor microstructure and higher-order architectures for structural, functional, adaptive, and multifunctional properties beyond conventional material systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and teach courses in Aerospace 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
- Serve the profession
Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in aerospace engineering or a closely related science and/or engineering discipline
Application materials
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- A personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service
- A list of four references (including postal addresses, phone numbers and email addresses)
Apply for this specific position at https://apply.interfolio.com/191279.
Timeline
- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
- Full consideration given to applications received by December 1, 2026
- Applications received after that date may be considered until positions are filled
- Successful candidates will be interviewed during Spring 2027 semester
- Anticipated appointment begins August 2027
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Lance Isenhour at lisenhour@tamu.edu.