(Open Rank) Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Astronautical Engineering

The University of Southern California invites applications for tenure-track and tenured positions in the Department of Astronautical Engineering (https://astronautics.usc.edu) in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.  We are looking for outstanding faculty candidates at all ranks in all areas of Astronautical Engineering, but especially for early career candidates.  Candidates with research interests in space flight experiments, space instrumentation, and innovative space technology are especially encouraged to apply.   Preference will be given to candidates at the Assistant Professor rank; however, well-qualified applicants at the associate or full professor rank will also be considered.

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and welcomes applications from women; individuals of African, Hispanic and Native American descent; veterans; and individuals with disabilities.

Faculty members are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral researchers, and develop a strong funded research program. Applicants must have an earned doctoral degree in aerospace-related engineering, physics, or a related field, as well as a strong research and publication record. Applications must include a letter clearly indicating area(s) of specialization, a detailed curriculum vitae, a concise statement of current and future research directions, and contact information for at least four professional references. Applicants are encouraged to include a succinct statement on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. This material should be submitted electronically using the Apply button by February 15, 2024.  Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications submitted after February 15, 2024, may not be considered.

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is among the top tier engineering schools in the world. It counts 199 full-time, tenure-track faculty members, and it is home to the Information Sciences Institute, the Institute for Creative Technologies, two previously awarded National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers and Department of Energy EFRC (Energy Frontiers Research Center), and the Department of Homeland Security’s first University Center of Excellence, CREATE. The School is affiliated with the USC Stevens Center for Innovation. Research expenditures typically exceed $183 million annually.

The annual base salary range for the following faculty ranks in this posting are:

    • Assistant Professor: $110,250 - $131,250

    • Associate Professor: $131,250 - $162,750

    • Professor: $168,500 - $236,250

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.  

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is committed to enabling the success of dual career families and fosters a family-friendly environment.  USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.