2024 Faculty Opportunities at the Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Michigan

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The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Michigan invites applications for full-time tenure-track or tenure faculty positions at all ranks. As the oldest Aerospace Engineering department in the United States, we are celebrating our 110th this year. We seek faculty members who commit to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education, will develop impactful, productive and novel research programs, and will contribute to our culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Candidates will be expected to complement exisiting research areas in the Department and across campus, and to assume a leadership position in aerospace related research. This is a broad search.

As part of it, we are especially interested in candidates with expertise related to computational mechanics, structural dynamics, multiphysics modeling and simulation, and multifunctional structures related to flight vehicles in air and space, preferably in connection with one of the research areas identified in our strategic thrusts (Sustainable Aviation, Commercial Space, Advanced Air Mobility, Digital Engineering, and Resilient Autonomy). Exceptional candidates with a strong connection with other aspects of our strategic research areas will also be considered. More information about our department can be found at https://aero.eng.umich.edu.

As part of the nation's number one public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive an innovative community of service for the common good. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimaging what engineerins can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people.

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/ Michigan Engineering is a preeminent college of engineering in the world, serving the common good. This global outlook, leadership focus, and service commitment permeate our culture. We are interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community and who will build collaborative ties with the other departments within the College of Engineering and the University. Applicants should have earned a doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field by the start date.

Successful candidates will be expected to participate in all aspects of the department's mission, including the development of a high-impact externally funded research program, the teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses, and the supervision of graduate students. The University of Michigan Department of Aerospace Engineering is committed to a diverse cohort of students, staff and faculty, and encourage applications from women and underrepresented minority candidates, individuals with disabilities, veterans and people from other underepresented groups.