Assistant Professor (Space Systems & Astronautics)

Assistant Professor (Space Systems & Astronautics),
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering,
Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 16536

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

Assistant Professor, Mechanical,
Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering

The University of Texas at San Antonio Klesse
College of Engineering & Integrated Design's Department of
Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering invites
applications for the position of Assistant Professor.

The University of Texas at San
Antonio

The University of Texas at San
Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized,
top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher
education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary
institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and
a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of
access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and
public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves
approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning
science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI,
cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty
and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top
Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on
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LinkedIn.

Klesse College of Engineering and
Integrated Design (Klesse College)

The Klesse College of Engineering and
Integrated Design (Klesse College) is home to more than 5,000
undergraduate and graduate students in 9 undergraduate, 15 Masters,
and 6 PhD degree programs. The college is supported by over 165
tenure/tenure-track and fixed-term faculty and a dedicated cadre of
staff. Each of the Klesse College's five units brings unique value
for advancing its mission—these include the Departments of
Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering, Electrical and
Computer Engineering, and Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial
Engineering as well as the Schools of Architecture & Urban
Planning, Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction
Management. Klesse College is also home to 10 research institutions
and centers, a student success center, a Large-scale Testing
Laboratory, and a Makerspace, supporting research through research
and discovery as well as educational excellence. Collectively,
these students, faculty, and staff within Klesse College support
Klesse College's mission to identify and solve grand challenges
where humanity intersects the physical world. Klesse College
educational programs are accredited by ABET, the National
Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), the American Council for
Construction Education (ACCE), and the Council of Interior Design
Accreditation (CIDA). For more information about Klesse College,
please visit https://klesse.utsa.edu/.

Department of Mechanical,
Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering

The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and
Industrial Engineering currently has 26 full-time
tenured/tenure-track faculty (6 endowed chairs), 7 full-time
non-tenure track faculty, and 1,100 undergraduate, 55 M.S., and 63
Ph.D. students, with the doctoral program jointly offered by
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). In addition to the M.S. and
Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering, M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in
Aerospace Engineering, and an M.S. degree in Advanced Manufacturing
and Enterprise Engineering, the B.S. degree in Mechanical
Engineering is ABET accredited. UTSA is committed to growth in
student opportunities, as indicated by the $95 million Science and
Engineering building completed in summer 2020. Additional
information about the Department can be found at https://klesse.utsa.edu/mechanical/.

Salary Range: Competitive,
commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Position Summary

The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and
Industrial Engineering in the Klesse College of Engineering and
Integrated Design at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San
Antonio) invites applications for a tenure-track position to be
filled by August 2027. The Department is looking for outstanding
individuals at the Assistant Professor level with demonstrated
research expertise who can help the department strengthen its
teaching and research programs. Applicants are sought in the broad
areas of space systems and astronautics. Subfields of interest
include but are not limited to: cubesats/nanosats, smallsats, spacecraft design,
in-space propulsion, space mission design & optimization, and
astrodynamics. The successful candidates are expected to build
successful, externally funded research programs in collaboration
with other units in the department, the Klesse College of
Engineering and Integrated Design, the College of Sciences, the
Center for Advanced Measurements in Extreme Environments (CAMEE),
the National Security Collaboration Center, School of Data Science,
and across the University. The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace,
and Industrial Engineering recently began offering degrees and
certificates in Aerospace Engineering with current expertise in
high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion, computational fluid dynamics,
and materials. UT San Antonio also has partnerships and a joint PhD
program with Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, the lead
organization for a variety of NASA missions including Juno, New
Horizons, Lucy, and PUNCH. Further, UT San Antonio faculty are
involved in the early planning process for NASA's next-generation
flagship space telescope, the Habitable Worlds Observatory.
Applicants that can successfully leverage these resources while
demonstrating a creative vision for original research are
particularly encouraged to apply. The incumbent must be able to (1)
develop an externally funded and internationally recognized
research program; (2) supervise graduate students; (3) teach
undergraduate and graduate classes in MAIE; (4) work with others
across disciplinary boundaries; and (5) serve the department,
college, and the university.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates should have a conferred Ph.D. in Aerospace

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field by
the time of employment.

• Expertise in all areas of space systems and astronautics

including cubesats/nanosats, smallsats, spacecraft design, in-space
propulsion, space mission design & optimization, and
astrodynamics will be considered.

• The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a record of

leadership in high quality, collaborative research, and an
excellent scholarship record of external funding.

• Record of developing scholarly products that are critical to

advancing research with an emphasis on aerospace and
astronautics.

• Evidence of service to the university, field, or profession

through leadership in the aerospace field.

• This position may require the ability to maintain the security

and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas
EO-GA-48.

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following
in a single PDF document:

• A current curriculum vitae.
• Letter of interest that briefly summarizes the candidate's

expertise and qualifications for the position (1-page limit).

• Complete contact information for at least three professional

references.

• A research statement (5-page limit).
• A teaching statement (2-page limit).
• Sample publications (optional, maximum of two).

Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents
approval, and applicants must show a demonstrated commitment.

Review of applications will begin on November
16, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Priority
will be given to applications received by November 13, 2026.
Interested candidates must apply through the
UT San Antonio Career Site.

Posting Close Date:
Applications will be accepted until filled. At the discretion of
the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient
number of qualified applications have been received.

This position
will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking
expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position
is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a
valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be
completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show
proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of
hire.

Equal
Employment Opportunity

As an equal
employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the
policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and
ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless
of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and
veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative
Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to
ensure nondiscrimination.

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