Description:

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, position at the rank of Instructional Assistant Professor or Instructional Associate Professor, beginning Fall 2027.

The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s expanding aerospace and space systems programs through teaching, curriculum development, and student mentoring. Teaching responsibilities could include undergraduate and graduate courses in areas such as Aerospace Design, Dynamics and Control of Space Vehicles, Space Propulsion, Orbital Mechanics, and Aerospace Systems Laboratory. Assignments will reflect the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs and may include foundational mechanical engineering courses.

About the Department and University
The department offers an undergraduate minor in Aerospace Engineering, M.S. degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Space Architecture, and interdisciplinary dual-degree options. Its aerospace education and research activities include the NASA-funded IDEAS² Center and the Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture (SICSA). Connections to NASA Johnson Space Center and the regional aerospace community provide a distinctive setting for aerospace education, multidisciplinary design, and student engagement.

The University of Houston is a public, Carnegie-designated R1 research university located in Houston, a global hub for aerospace, energy, and biomedical innovation.

Appointment Terms
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track, promotion eligible, Instructional Faculty position. Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical and aerospace engineering, mentoring students, supervising student projects, conducting research, and contributing to departmental service and administrative activities. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Reappointment and promotion are governed by applicable University of Houston policies.

Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the start of the appointment. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to engineering education, evidence of effective teaching or clear potential for teaching excellence, and excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Experience in aerospace design instruction, capstone supervision, laboratory development, or multidisciplinary project-based learning is highly desirable. Relevant aerospace industry or government laboratory experience, as well as experience developing industry-sponsored projects or engaging aerospace professionals in student learning, is also desirable.

Candidates for Instructional Associate Professor should demonstrate a sustained record of teaching effectiveness and educational contributions commensurate with that rank.

Application Submission
Applications must be submitted electronically and include:
• Cover letter describing interest in the position and relevant qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy and instructional experience
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.