Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering

Position Overview

The University of South Alabama invites applications for a Assistant Professor in Aerospace Engineering within the William B. Burnsed Jr. Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering. This is a Tenure-track, 9 month position expected to begin on August 15, 2026. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing an externally funded, independent research program, and collaborating across academic units. Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in aerospace engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment and have prior undergraduate teaching experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses within the aerospace and mechanical engineering curricula.
• Develop an externally funded, independent research program in aerospace engineering.
• Collaborate with faculty across various academic units.
• Contribute to the academic and research environment, with special focus on compressible flows and propulsion.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in aerospace engineering or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
• Prior undergraduate teaching experience.
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in compressible flows and propulsion is preferred.
• Industrial experience in aerospace engineering applications is encouraged.

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunity to join a nationally recognized institution with a goal towards achieving R1 status.
• Competitive benefits as determined by the University of South Alabama.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities in Shelby Hall and proximity to Airbus America’s Engineering Center in Mobile.
• Be part of a vibrant academic and research community in the beautiful historic city of Mobile, Alabama.