Job Description

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty opening at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to support the development of the Aerospace Program. This tenure-track position will be responsible for teaching, research and service responsibilities, as described below.

Based on the University’s mission as a land grant institution, faculty duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervision of graduate students, performance of research, development of externally funded research projects, and university and professional service. With a recent $36M donation from the Gillemot Foundation ( https://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2023/aerospace-engineering-program ), the department expanded its aerospace research and education, including the creation of comprehensive BS, MS, and PhD degree programs in Aerospace Engineering and hiring of two AE faculty in spring of 2025.

Required Qualifications **Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to experience

All applicants must have a Doctoral Degree in Aerospace Engineering or another closely related field.

Candidates whose specialization and interests complement existing research and instructional strengths in the department and affiliated programs will be preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
We are seeking someone with expertise in the broad area of space systems and exploration, including launch and space transportation, satellites and spacecraft systems, orbital mechanics and space environment, planetary and deep space exploration, space manufacturing, etc. Candidates are sought who can perform outstanding research and teach relevant AE and ME courses. Although the position is at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, exceptionally qualified candidates can be considered at a higher level.

Compensation Grade

Assistant Professor, tenure-track, 9-month

Associate Professor, tenure-track, 9-month

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (9- month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.


Remarkable Retirement
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Program

College Information - College of Engineering

The University of Nevada, Reno serves nearly 21,000 students. Reno is in the scenic Sierra Nevada mountains with mild, sunny weather and a variety of world‐class outdoor recreation opportunities nearby. The Lake Tahoe watershed is about 30 minutes from campus with exceptional skiing, snowboarding, sailing, mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, and hiking trails, such as the 165‐mile Tahoe Rim Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and the Truckee River from Lake Tahoe through downtown Reno.