Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor, College of Engineering, Department of Aerospace Engineering
Penn State University
About this role
Penn State’s Department of Aerospace Engineering (University Park) is hiring a full-time, tenure-track faculty member starting Fall 2026, primarily at the Assistant Professor rank (with potential consideration at a higher rank for exceptional candidates). The role is centered on advancing research and education in sustainable space operations, contributing to a more robust and enduring space ecosystem within a collaborative engineering environment.
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About Penn State University
psu.eduPenn State (The Pennsylvania State University) is a top-ranked, public land‑grant research university founded in 1855 with a multi-campus system led by its flagship at University Park. It provides undergraduate, graduate, professional, and online degree programs across a wide range of disciplines while supporting extensive research, extension, and public-service activities. The university is known for its large-scale research and innovation, global education initiatives, and strong industry and alumni networks. Students and partners choose Penn State for its academic breadth, research resources, and statewide and international reach.
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About Penn State University
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San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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