The United States Naval Academy (USNA) invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in Aerospace Engineering to begin 29 July 2019. All students in the ABET-accredited Aerospace Engineering major choose a specialty track in Aeronautics or Astronautics. One of the open positions is for teaching courses primarily in the Aeronautics Track; the other is for teaching courses primarily in the Astronautics Track. A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Aerospace Engineering or a strongly related field is required. Anticipated completion of Ph.D. no later than July 2019 is acceptable. U.S. citizenship is required.

Candidates for the Aeronautics position are sought at all tenure-track ranks. Strong candidates will have expertise in flight mechanics, preferably augmented by experience in air vehicle design and fabrication. Supplemental experience in other specialized aspects of aeronautics will also merit consideration, including rotary wing and vertical lift flight, adaptive structures, and additive manufacturing.

Candidates for the Astronautics position are sought at the rank of Assistant Professor, but higher ranks may be considered for candidates with commensurate experience. Strong candidates will have expertise in spacecraft systems, with emphasis on RF communications and data handling. Additional expertise in spacecraft propulsion will also merit consideration.

USNA is a four-year undergraduate institution with a mission to prepare midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically for commissioning as officers in the naval services. Our diverse student body is drawn from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. territories and foreign countries. USNA faculty are expected to commit themselves to excellence in teaching and mentoring students from all backgrounds, doing and guiding research, and taking on service roles in support of this mission. As the U.S. Navy’s flagship institution for undergraduate education, USNA affords its faculty many opportunities for professional growth as educators and scholars. USNA is committed to building a diverse workforce in an equitable and inclusive environment. For more information about the positions and how to apply, please see the Aeronautics position announcement at  https://www.usna.edu/HRO/jobinfo/AERONAUTICS-AY19.php and the Astronautics position announcement at https://www.usna.edu/HRO/jobinfo/ASTRONAUTICS-AY19.php.