Job Details

Open Rank Professor - Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Position Number: 6287643
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Engineering - Aerospace

Open Rank Professor - Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

41240BR
Position DescriptionThe Department Of Mechanical Engineering in the Edward J. Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for multiple faculty positions beginning in the Fall of 2026. The Department is developing aerospace engineering and robotics programs. Preference will be given to applicants whose research focus is in aerospace engineering and robotics and align with the College of Engineerings major research thrusts. The areas of interest include (1) hypersonic propulsion and high-speed flows, (2) astronautics; space flight; flight dynamics & controls, and (3) robotics. This search is for all ranks of faculty, i.e., Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor.

Position Description
The Department Of Mechanical Engineering in the Edward J. Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for multiple faculty positions beginning in the Fall of 2026. The Department is developing aerospace engineering and robotics programs. Preference will be given to applicants whose research focus is in aerospace engineering and robotics and align with the College of Engineering's major research thrusts. The areas of interest include (1) hypersonic propulsion and high-speed flows, (2) astronautics; space flight; flight dynamics & controls, and (3) robotics. This search is for all ranks of faculty, i.e., Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor.

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Required Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline by the date of appointment;
Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses of aerospace programs.;
A record of strong research activities in the area of (1) hypersonic propulsion and high-speed flows, (2) astronautics; space flight; flight dynamics & controls, and (3) robotics.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
Research focus and expertise with strong applications in aerospace engineering.

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following documents in your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
A Statement of research and teaching interests relevant to the area of interests
List of at least three references

Additional information about this position should be directed to Professor Changdong Yeo, Changdong.Yeo@ttu.edu, Search Committee Chair at the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.