Assistant Professor, Aerospace Engineering

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

1d • 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 seek a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Aerospace Engineering. The position includes undergraduate and graduate teaching, graduate student supervision, research, development of externally funded research projects, and university and professional service. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will conduct outstanding research and teach relevant aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering courses. Candidates whose specialization and interests complement the department’s and affiliated programs’ research and instructional strengths are preferred. The university particularly encourages applicants working across disciplinary boundaries. The Aerospace Program offers BS, MS, and PhD degree programs and has expanded its research and education following a $36 million donation from the Gillemot Foundation.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering or a 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 areas such as aeronautics (including aerodynamics, propulsion, fluid mechanics, and flight dynamics and control), aerospace structures and materials, or space systems (including orbital mechanics and spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control).
• Work across disciplinary boundaries is especially encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Supervise graduate students.
• Conduct research.
• Develop externally funded research projects.
• Perform university and professional service.
• Teach relevant aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering courses.

Benefits

• University contribution matching the employee’s 19.25% retirement contribution; faculty retirement plan is 100% vested on the first day.
• Health insurance options, including dental and vision.
• Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
• Fitness center membership options, including annual, semester, and family memberships.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling and advising services for employees and eligible dependents.
• Reduced-rate tuition for faculty and qualified dependents.
• Dual career assistance program for newly hired faculty spouses or partners.
• No state income tax.

What This Job Offers

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