Aerospace Engineering Faculty Positions

The New Mexico State University Department of Mechanical Engineering is initiating undergraduate and graduate programs in aerospace engineering. Applications are invited to fill three tenure-track aerospace engineering faculty positions. These positions may be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels, depending on qualifications.

The starting date for these positions is August, 2008. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field, must be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and are expected to establish an active and externally funded research program.

We seek candidates who can effectively teach the breadth of aerospace engineering classes offered and who can provide leadership in developing high quality research programs. The research specialties of the successful candidates may build on existing strengths in fluid-structure interaction, micromechanics, nonlinear structural dynamics/control, or computation or may be in other areas that show promise for future growth.

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to shape the new aerospace engineering program in a state in which aerospace has become a cultural and economic force. The State, the University, and the College of Engineering have identified aerospace engineering as a program of critical importance and have committed significant resources for its development. In addition, southern New Mexico has many cultural and natural attractions and a very pleasant lifestyle. Competitive salary and start up packages are available.

Please submit applications electronically by emailing your package to facultysearch-08@me.nmsu.edu with the words “ faculty position ” in the subject line. Attach the following items: a current vita, a summary of teaching interests, a statement of research goals and plans for future research, the names and contact information of at least three references, and information regarding eligibility for employment in the U.S. Alternately, hardcopy of the same information can be sent to:

Aerospace Search Committee Chair
Mechanical Engineering Department
New Mexico State University
PO Box 30001 MSC 3450
Las Cruces, NM, 88003-8001

Screening will begin October 31, 2007 and will continue until the positions are filled. Additional information about the department can be found at http://me.nmsu.edu. Complete posting details can be viewed here (requisition numbers 2007009854, 9856, 9857).

Men and women and members of all racial and ethnic minority groups are encouraged to apply. New Mexico State University is an EEO/AA Employer. Employment offer contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.