Tenure-Track/tenured faculty positions at all ranks(Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) Aerospace Engineering

Posting Summary Rutgers University–New Brunswick’s School of Engineering invites applications for multiple faculty positions across all ranks and areas of expertise. The School of Engineering includes seven academic departments and 10 engineering majors, offering exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. We seek outstanding scholars whose work advances one or more of our strategic priority areas: Physical and Virtual Infrastructure, Healthcare Technology, Innovations in Energy, Defense and National Security, Experiential Learning and Professional Education Appointments may be made in one or more engineering departments based on the candidate’s expertise and interests. While most positions are expected to be at the assistant professor level (tenure-track and teaching), consideration will also be given to more senior-level appointments, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Rutgers University-New Brunswick (RU-NB) invites applications to apply for tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at all ranks (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor). The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Rutgers is a leading engineering program with state-of-the-art laboratories and close relations with local industry. The department has more than 40 full-time faculty with more than 1,100 undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Packaging Engineering and more than 200 graduate students. The department is home to that engages with industry on AI, advanced manufacturing, and workforce development. Other centers of research excellence include the and the . More information is available at and Aerospace Engineering. All areas with a preference toward propulsion, materials, structures, materials, and/or space systems.Candidates with relevant expertise in aerospace sciences, aircraft and spacecraft structures, complex systems modeling, and applications are especially encouraged to apply. Synergies with one or more department strengths in Aerospace and Hypersonics, will be viewed positively. Successful candidates will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; develop a nationally recognized and externally funded scholarly research program. The School of Engineering and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are fully committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. We encourage applications from the above groups and individuals with strong commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices and pedagogy within the classroom and research environments.Review of applications will begin on 12/2025 and continue until all positions are filled. Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA1182 Posting Open Date 12/28/2022 Posting Close Date 04/30/2026 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field, completed by the time of appointment and demonstrated excellence in research, potential for or record of external funding, and a strong commitment to teaching and student success. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Candidates with relevant expertise in aerospace sciences, aircraft and spacecraft structures, are especially encouraged to apply. Synergies with one or more department strengths in Aerospace, Hypersonics, will be viewed positively. Successful candidates will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; develop a nationally recognized and externally funded scholarly research program. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.