Tenure-Track: Assistant or Associate Professor (Materials & Structures)
PhD-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $96k (46 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Tenure-track professor researching advanced composites and architectured materials in aerospace engineering.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Chance to integrate solid mechanics, multiscale modeling and advanced manufacturing for multifunctional aerospace materials.
Might not be for you. Aerospace-engineering department search — polymer-focused candidates must frame work around structural composites; start date Aug 2027.
Heads-up: References asked upfront
Adjacent materials roleAdvanced composites and architectured materials, integrating solid mechanics, multiscale modeling, and advanced manufacturing to tailor microstructure
H-1B filings
Texas A&M University filed 55 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Assistant Professor, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Instructional Assistant Professor. Median filed pay: $97K a year.
Universities are exempt from the H-1B cap, so roles here skip the lottery.
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Role details
The Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position with a 9-month academic appointment, with the possibility of an additional summer appointment contingent upon the need and availability of funds, beginning the fall of 2027. Applicants will be considered at the levels of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor.
Candidates will be considered whose research interests align with one or more of the following areas: Advanced composites and architectured materials, integrating solid mechanics, multiscale modeling, and advanced manufacturing to systematically tailor microstructure and higher-order architectures for structural, functional, adaptive, and multifunctional properties beyond conventional material systems.
Successful applicants will be required to develop and teach courses in Aerospace Engineering program at Texas A&M; advise and mentor graduate students; develop an independent externally funded research program at the forefront of aerospace and space engineering and sciences; participate in all aspects of the department’s activities; and serve the profession. Applicants should consult the department’s website to review our academic and research programs (https://engineering.tamu.edu/aerospace). Applicants must have an earned doctorate in aerospace engineering or a closely related science and/or engineering discipline.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a personal statement to (include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service), and a list of four references (including postal addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) by applying for this specific position at https://apply.interfolio.com/191279. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2026. Applications received after that date may be considered until positions are filled. Successful candidates will be interviewed during Spring 2027 semester. It is anticipated the appointment will begin August 2027.
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Lance Isenhour at [email protected]. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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