Open Presidential Faculty Fellow Positions in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston (UH) invites applications for two Presidential Frontier Faculty positions at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured early Associate Professor, depending on the qualifications of the successful candidates, with appointments beginning in Fall 2025. The Presidential Frontier Faculty program at UH is a university-wide, integrated, interdisciplinary faculty hiring initiative designed to address pressing federal priorities and societal challenges.

We seek outstanding individuals with demonstrated expertise or research potential in

• space robotics,
• intelligent and autonomous space systems,
• space structures,
• aerospace materials, or
• in-space manufacturing.

Successful candidates will be expected to develop a strong, nationally recognized, and externally funded research program and teach aerospace engineering-related courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should have a strong track record of scholarship, a creative vision for future research, a commitment to engineering education, and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Candidates must hold a PhD in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or a closely related field at the time of employment.

For more information, please, visit https://www.me.uh.edu/announcement