Job Summary
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.
School and College
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.
Application Process
To apply, please submit an application to this site 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.
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