Professor Of Aerospace Engineering
- Employer
- Iowa State University
- Location
- Iowa, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 16, 2025
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Engineering
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Professor Of Aerospace Engineering
Ames, IA
Full Time
R16158
Position Title:
Professor of Aerospace Engineering
Appointment Type:
Faculty
Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Aerospace Engineering, in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for a full-time position of Tenured Full Professor of Aerospace Engineering starting in the Fall 2025 semester.
Successful candidates will be expected to establish, sustain, and grow a world-class externally funded research program that complements or aligns with the department's areas through independent and collaborative efforts. Successful candidates will also be expected to establish a record of scholarship at the highest levels, contribute to the teaching missions at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and engage in institutional service and service to the profession. Candidates should have strong communication skills and exhibit the potential for long-term leadership in supporting the mission of the department, college, and university.
The Department of Aerospace Engineering is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish and conduct externally funded research
programs
- Assist in leading the Center for Non-Destructive Evaluation in
the role of Associate Director
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in topics aligned with
the needs of the department and the non-destructive evaluation
programs
- Provide services to ISU and professional community
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a
closely aligned field.
- Must meet the university standards for appointment to the rank
of Professor, including a substantial scholarly record in their
area of expertise that demonstrates national distinction or
international recognition.
- Demonstrated experience in leading large research centers or
large interdisciplinary research teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Evidence of collaboration and leadership towards a unified
vision in research and education.
- All aerospace application areas will be considered; however,
the department is particularly interested in areas related to new
directions in non-destructive evaluation and advanced
manufacturing.
- Applicants with an experimental focus should have a clear and
demonstrable connection to existing experimental facilities at Iowa
State.
- An ability to teach undergraduate aerospace courses in one or
more of the following areas: structural mechanics, mechanics of
materials, non-destructive evaluation and testing.
- Extensive experience collaborating with industry.
Department/Program & College Description:
About the Aerospace Engineering Department
The Department of Aerospace Engineering is nationally recognized for its research and teaching. The department has an ABET accredited undergraduate program in aerospace engineering and graduate programs offering MEng, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in both aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics. The department is comprised of 21 full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty, 10 teaching faculty, 16 staff members, and approximately 1,060 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. Departmental annual research expenditures were in excess of $7.4 million in 2024.
About Iowa State University and the Ames Community
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive and is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. More than 30,000 students are enrolled and are served by over 6,200 faculty and staff. The College of Engineering consists of eight departments with annual research expenditures exceeding $125 million dollars.
Iowa State University is located in the city of Ames, IA a progressive community of 66,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Midwest, and is beaming with community pride and accolades.
Iowa State University and the College of Engineering are responsive to the needs of dual-career couples and are dedicated to work-life balance through an array of flexible work policies.
Department Unit/Website:
For more information on the department, please visit http://www.aere.iastate.edu/.
Proposed Start Date:
August 16, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Application Instructions:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by January 23, 2025. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to job requisition number R16158.
The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:
1) Letter of application that briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the preferred qualifications.
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information.
4) Other documents to be combined into one PDF:
- One-page teaching statement, including courses that could be
taught at Iowa State.
- One-page research statement, that includes a brief statement of
equipment needs.
For questions regarding this position please contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Steve Holland at sdh4@iastate.edu.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined
contribution plans
- Generous leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
January 15, 2025
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R16158
To apply, visit https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Professor-of-Aerospace-Engineering_R16158?jobFamilyGroup=ad349100dff401ea127be90a060a22e3
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