Advanced Air Mobility Associate or Assistant Professor
Advanced Air Mobility Associate or Assistant Professor
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Job Description
Overview
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a tenuretrack faculty position in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) systems. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates will be considered at either the assistant or associate professor level. This is an academicyear position (funded for 9months) with an anticipated start date of August 2025. Specific areas of interest include: the design development modeling and flight testing of AAM concepts for fixwing and rotor eVTOL sUAS among others; application of system identification and control to AAM; unmanned traffic management (UTM) systems and environmental impacts of AAM to local communities. The successful applicant is expected to establish a vibrant research program attract significant local and federal funding develop partnerships that complement the existing capability at USU and expand MAE departmental expertise in autonomous aerospace systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop a significant externally funded research program that includes a strong record of peerreviewed publications and graduate mentorship.
- Effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Actively participate in assigned department and university duties and demonstrate leadership in relevant technical societies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Assistant Professor:
- Ph.D. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or closely related fields.
- A strong background in engineering fundamentals.
- Evidence of emerging research streams with potential for extramural support and publication.
- Associate Professor:
- Ph.D. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or closely related fields.
- A strong background in engineering fundamentals.
- Evidence of established research streams with potential for extramural support and publication.
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
- Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
- Names and contact information for three professional references to be added to your Candidate Profile
- Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Documents 110
- Teaching Philosophy to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Documents 110
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
College/Department Highlights
The MAE department has experienced significant growth over the past decade with enrollments of approximately 900 undergraduate and 100 graduate students and is the largest department in the College of Engineering. The department offers MS and PhD degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. The department currently has 17 tenured/tenuretrack faculty members and 5 professors of practice with additional parttime instructors from local industry and research institutions. Faculty research areas include fluid dynamics combustion and propulsion flight mechanics space dynamics advanced materials controls and systems engineering with research expenditures in recent years about $3M. Successful applicants may have opportunities to work closely with scientists and engineers from the USU Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) one of 14 Department of Defense University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC). Further USU faculty also have access to the University of Utah Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC) facilities and the Utah Water Lab. USU is the nearest PhDgranting institution in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering to the Idaho National Laboratory and is also in close proximity to Hill Air Force Base and other defense related organizations.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources ator.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
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U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
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Employment Type
Full-Time
