Assistant Professor - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering #00096272

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) in Rolla, Missouri is seeking outstanding applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Aerospace Engineering at the assistant professor rank. Applicants are sought with a priority on those with expertise in aerospace research for extreme environments focused on Hypersonics and Space Systems, which are among two key thrust areas of the program. Other candidates with expertise in the general areas of Intelligent and Autonomous Systems for Aerospace Vehicles, Flight Dynamics and Control, Propulsion, Aerodynamics, and Aerospace Structures are also encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will demonstrate alignment with S&T's multi-disciplinary, multi-investigator research centers and programs, particularly the Center for Aerospace Manufacturing Technology, the Intelligent Systems Center, the Center for Research in Energy and the Environment, and the four centers of the Kummer Institute (https://kummerinstitute.mst.edu), which was established through a $300 million gift transforming S&T by cultivating leadership and technological innovation, nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset, fostering expansion of academic-industry partnerships to address the emerging needs of industry, and creating economic growth for the region, state and nation.

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering positively impacts society through ground-breaking research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education spanning a legacy of over 100 years. It is the largest department on campus, with both programs being the largest and highest ranked among public institutions in Missouri. Both programs also have the highest student placement rate.

The department has nearly tripled its research expenditures in the last four years, had five junior faculty receive CAREER and DoD Young Investigator awards in the last ten years, and cultivated several Ph.D. students with prestigious fellowships from NASA, NSF, and DoD. The department is situated in a state-of-the-art 145,000 ft² facility and has 28 internationally recognized tenured/tenure-track faculty, 9 teaching faculty, 10 staff members, over 160 graduate students (including 80 Ph.D. students), over 1,400 undergraduate students, and over 13,000 living alumni. Further details on the department and the Aerospace Engineering program may be found at: https://mae.mst.edu/

Applicants should demonstrate previous excellence in research and provide evidence of potential for excellence in (a) establishing a strong, externally funded research program, (b) high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and (c) service in the applicant's professional community and our institution. Qualified candidates will possess a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field. Applicants are encouraged to clearly detail how their aerospace-related education and experience will be reflected in their research and teaching activities at S&T and elaborate on their potential contributions to the existing research activities in hypersonics, space systems, and other areas in the department and the university.

Interested candidates should electronically submit their application consisting of: 1) a cover letter, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) a research statement, 4) a teaching statement, and 5) complete contact information for at least four references to Missouri S&T's Human Resources Office at: https://hr.mst.edu/careers/ using Reference Number 00096272. Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word. The review of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. For more information prior to submitting an application, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Professor Serhat Hosder, at hosders@mst.edu.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

KUMMER COLLEGE
Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE), Kummer Student Programs and the Division of Technology Transfer and Economic Development (TTED).

COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC)
Missouri S&T's College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master's and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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