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Assistant/Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics - Job ID# 33559
Purdue University


Date Posted Sep. 18, 2024
Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics - Job ID# 33559
University Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN, United States
Department Aeronautics and Astronautics
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Fall 2025
 
 
  • Associate Professor
    Assistant Professor
  • Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautics
 
 

The School of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AAE) at Purdue University invites applications for  multiple tenure track positions at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor from candidates whose interests and expertise from any area of aerospace engineering that align with the School’s themes  of (i) safe, sustainable air transportation; (ii) access to, working in, and exploring space; (iii)  maintaining national defense and security; and (iv) enabling new opportunities through aerospace. 

For this search, we are particularly interested in candidates whose research will support advances  in and make fundamental contributions to the first two themes. Candidates interested in joining AAE  and whose advances and contributions would contribute to theme (iii) are encouraged to apply to the  Defense Innovation Open Search (requisition 33837) at Purdue College of Engineering.

Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline by  the employment start date and demonstrate potential to build an independent research program at the  forefront of aerospace engineering, as well as potential to educate and mentor students. The  successful candidate will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate  and graduate level courses, and perform service at the School, College, and University levels.

The School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University is recognized consistently as an  international leader for the quality of our educational programs, the innovation and depth of our  graduate research program, and the impact we have on technology and workforce in the aerospace  industry. AAE is the largest US aerospace engineering program by number of degrees granted; our  student enrollment includes over 1200 undergraduate students and over 600 graduate students. We are  the 3rd-ranked undergraduate and 2nd-ranked graduate aerospace engineering program in the US. 

Additional information about AAE is available at https://engineering.purdue.edu/AAE.

Purdue Engineering is one of the largest and top-ranked engineering colleges in the nation and  renowned for top- notch faculty, students, unique research facilities, and a culture of  collegiality and persistent pursuit of pre-eminence. According to the latest US News and World  Report’s disciplinary graduate program rankings, Purdue Engineering has 3 disciplines ranked in the  top 5 in the country and 10 in the top 10. Purdue Engineering as a whole is ranked 3rd for online  graduate engineering programs, 6th for graduate programs. For three years running, Purdue is ranked  by the USPTO as No.2 University campus in the US in terms of annual number of US patents issued,  and nearly 70% of those patents come from Purdue Engineering. The College Vision for 2030 is  guiding strategic growth in new directions, by investing in people, exciting initiatives, and facilities.

To apply, please submit an application to this site  https://careers.purdue.edu/job/AssistantAssociate-Professor-of- 
Aeronautics-and-Astronautics/33559-en_US/ including: (1) a cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum  vitae, (3) a teaching plan, (4) a research plan, and (5) names and contact information for at least  three references. The search committee may contact references to request letters. For  information/questions regarding applications contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of  Engineering, at coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 18th,  2024 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment  in this position.

Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance  and relocation services.


  • Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.


 
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Contact Information

 
  • Janet Pool
    Aeronautics and Astronautics
    701 W Stadium Ave # 2013
    West Lafayette, IN 47907
  •  
  • 765-496-5314
  • jpool@purdue.edu

 

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