Utah State University is hiring: Advanced Air Mobility Associate or Assistant Pr

Overview

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (http://www.mae.usu.edu/) at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) systems. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field. Candidates will be considered at either the assistant or associate professor level. This is an academic-year position (funded for 9-months) with an anticipated start date of August 2025. Specific areas of interest include: the design, development, modeling, and flight testing of AAM concepts for fixed-wing and rotor eVTOL, sUAS, among others; application of system identification and control to AAM; unmanned traffic management (UTM) systems, and environmental impacts of AAM to local communities. The successful applicant is expected to establish a vibrant research program, attract significant local and federal funding, develop partnerships that complement the existing capability at USU, and expand MAE departmental expertise in autonomous aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop a significant externally funded research program that includes a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and graduate mentorship.
• Effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Actively participate in assigned department and university duties, and demonstrate leadership in relevant technical societies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Assistant Professor:
  • Ph.D. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or closely related fields.
  • A strong background in engineering fundamentals.
  • Evidence of emerging research streams with potential for extramural support and publication.
• Associate Professor:
  • Ph.D. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or closely related fields.
  • A strong background in engineering fundamentals.
  • Evidence of established research streams with potential for extramural support and publication.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.
• Names and contact information for three professional references to be added to your Candidate Profile.
• Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”.
• Teaching Philosophy to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.

Notice of Non-discrimination:

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