The successful candidates must have the ability to: (1) Teach and develop aerospace and mechanical engineering curricula including lecture, laboratory, or design courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, (2) Develop and sustain an independent, nationally recognized research program, (3) Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams with faculty and other researchers across colleges, institutions, industry, and government; and, (4) Participate actively in professional service and other activities that support the mission of the Department, College, University, and profession. Successful candidates will be expected to establish or expand an internationally recognized, externally funded research programs in cutting edge areas of aerospace and mechanical engineering.