The Department of Aerospace Engineering in the College of Engineering at Wichita State University invites applications for four tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the areas of solid mechanics and aerodynamics. We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in damage tolerance and structural dynamics for solid mechanics positions and a background in experimental aerodynamics and aircraft design, theoretical aerodynamics and/or CFD for the positions in aerodynamics. We seek innovative scholars and educators who will contribute to our academic programs and research profile. The successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop productive research programs, and provide service to the university and profession. These positions are a 9-month appointment with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026.
The Aerospace Engineering department within the College of Engineering at WSU is the seventh oldest in the nation. The department is comprised of eleven faculty members offering curricula in aeronautics and astronautics. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and student success. A large fraction of our students work throughout the year in paid jobs at the 20+ companies on the Innovation Campus. In addition to the companies, the Innovation Campus is home to the National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR), the Deloitte Smart Factory@Wichita, the Crash Dynamics Lab, and the John Bardo Center, where both the Innovation Hub and GoCreate maker spaces are located. We have state of the art facilities for robotics and automation; computer aided design and manufacturing; 3D printing of plastics and metals; composites and coatings; mechanical, structural, and environmental testing; failure analysis; crash dynamics; extended reality; reverse engineering; multiple wind/water tunnels; and a research machine shop. We are interested in outstanding candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship and to a diverse campus climate.
