Assistant Professor, Aerospace Engineering

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Materials Engineering and the George W. Gillemot Aerospace Program at the University of Nevada, Reno are seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Aerospace Engineering. The position includes teaching, research, and service responsibilities. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

Faculty duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervision of graduate students, conducting research, developing externally funded research projects, and providing university and professional service. The successful candidate will perform outstanding research and teach relevant Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering courses. Candidates whose specialization and interests complement the department’s and affiliated programs’ existing research and instructional strengths are preferred. The program encompasses aerospace engineering education and research, with BS, MS, and PhD degree programs.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering or another closely related field.
• Ability to perform outstanding research and teach relevant Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering courses.

Nice To Haves

• Specialization and interests that complement existing research and instructional strengths in the department and affiliated programs.
• Expertise in aerospace areas such as aeronautics, aerodynamics, propulsion, fluid mechanics, flight dynamics and control, aerospace structures and materials, or space systems, including orbital mechanics and spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control.
• Interdisciplinary work across disciplinary boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Supervise graduate students.
• Conduct research.
• Develop externally funded research projects.
• Provide university and professional service.
• Teach relevant Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering courses.

Benefits

• University retirement plan with a 19.25% University match; participants are 100% vested on the first day.
• Health insurance options, including dental and vision.
• Sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Fitness Center membership options, including family memberships.
• Employee assistance program offering counseling and advising services.
• Reduced-rate tuition for faculty and eligible dependents through Grants-in-Aid.
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program for newly hired faculty spouses and partners.
• No state income tax.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree