Smead Endowed Chair in Space Technology
Lead space technology research and fellowship initiatives as an endowed chair at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Best for:Best for established aerospace researchers and professors with strong external funding records and a commitment to academic leadership.
Overview
The University of Colorado Boulder invites accomplished scholars in space technology to join the Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences as the Smead Endowed Chair in Space Technology. This tenured faculty appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level involves directing an externally funded research team, delivering undergraduate and graduate instruction, and providing departmental and professional service. In addition to core academic responsibilities, the appointee will play a pivotal leadership role within The Smead Program, serving on its steering committee and contributing to strategic growth and scholar selection. Candidates are expected to maintain an active research agenda, champion inclusive pedagogy, and foster collaboration across the aerospace community.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead an externally funded research program focused on space technology and related engineering disciplines.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the aerospace engineering curriculum.
- Serve on the Smead Program Steering Committee to provide budgetary and strategic oversight.
- Participate in the Smead Scholar Selection Board and assist in recruiting new program participants.
- Engage in outreach, marketing, and communications efforts to support the visibility and growth of The Smead Program.
- Provide university and professional service, maintaining a balanced workload across teaching, research, and leadership.
Requirements
Degree required: Research doctorate in aerospace, aeronautical, or astronautical engineering, or a closely related engineering or physical/chemical science discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong publication record aligned with career stage and university tenure criteria
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain an externally funded research program
- Proven track record of high-quality teaching and mentorship for diverse student populations
- Expertise in aerospace engineering fundamentals and space technology applications
- Strong management and organizational capabilities for leading a research group
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills suited for collaborative academic environments
- Must meet University standards and unit criteria for appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor rank with tenure
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-15 · open until filled
Interested candidates should submit their application materials as individual PDF files directly to the designated search representatives via email. The submission must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching philosophy, and a leadership and service statement.
- Cover letter
- Resume/CV
- Statement of Research Philosophy
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Leadership, Service and Community Contributions Statement
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