Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. 

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values 

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 

1. Students are our top priority. 
2. We strive for excellence. 
3. We thrive on diversity. 
4.  We celebrate collaboration. 
5. We champion innovation. 
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. 
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. 
8. We act ethically. 
9. We are responsible stewards. 

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Location

Atlanta, GA

Department Information

The Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering is ranked the nation's No. 1 public aerospace engineering program and has been consistently ranked in the top 5 for more than two decades. The program includes an esteemed faculty of over 50 tenured-track professors and a talented student body of over 2,000 individuals. The School of Aerospace Engineering attracts aspiring engineers and equips them for impactful careers associated with commercial aviation, space exploration and commercialization, advanced air mobility, defense, and a wide range of emerging aerospace technologies.

Job Summary

The School of Aerospace Engineering (ae.gatech.edu) at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions. We invite applications from exceptional candidates in all areas of aerospace engineering at all ranks. We have particular interest for those with a focus in uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), rotorcraft, aerospace design, structural mechanics & materials, spacecraft electric propulsion, and aerodynamics and fluid mechanics.

Typically reporting to the School Chair, the Professor is a tenured/tenure-track faculty member who performs a combination of teaching, research, and service. Professors may hold administrative appointments as long as the majority of their time is dedicated to teaching, research, and service. Professors hold a terminal degree and have normally spent three or more years at the rank of Associate Professor.  The position is located at the Atlanta Campus, Atlanta Georgia.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, inquiry and innovation, collaboration, community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Responsibilities

It is an exceptionally dynamic period in the aerospace community with many opportunities for research discoveries and new technology development to shape the future of the field in aviation, space exploration, and vertical lift.  

We seek exceptional applicants motivated to "Create the Next in Aerospace" by performing innovative research and creating inspiring learning environments at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Emphasis will be placed on the originality of the applicant's work, and its potential impact on the field.  

Those applying for Associate and Full Professor positions should have established records in research that demonstrates nationally and internationally recognized expertise. Candidates are expected to teach and mentor a diverse student body. Along with undergraduate and graduate teaching, each position requires a balance of research and service responsibilities. 

Required Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. or Sc.D. in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field is required by the start of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Student Success Criteria

• The ability to teach and mentor a multifaceted student body
• The ability to promote a welcoming educational/work environment
• The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education
• The ability to design and teach curricula that are responsive to all students
• The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students
• The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success
• The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success
• The ability to apply expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service to advance student success 

Required Documents to Attach

Applicants should submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; a statement of research interests; a description of teaching interests as well as their advising/mentoring philosophy; a statement on how their professional and academic experiences have prepared them to support and apply Georgia Tech's values, which are described in our strategic plan (https://strategicplan.gatech.edu/) ;and the names and contact information for 3-5 references.

Requests for information may be directed to ae-faculty-search@ae.gatech.edu. The recommended submission date is December 1, 2026.  The search will continue until the positions are filled. An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment, and a background check must be completed prior to beginning employment.  Application materials should be submitted as PDF files via https://hr.gatech.edu/employment/careers

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact ae-faculty-search@ae.gatech.edu

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.  Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Background Check

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit: https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest

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Job Summary: 

The School of Aerospace Engineering (ae.gatech.edu) at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a faculty position based at GT-Europe in Metz, France. Applicants will be considered at all ranks and in any technical areas of relevance to aerospace systems, interpreted broadly. A successful candidate will collaborate extensively with AE faculty at Georgia Tech’s Atlanta campus. Faculty at Georgia Tech Europe perform a combination of teaching, research, and service. With Georgia Tech Europe as the employer, the faculty will advise Georgia Tech PhD students, M.S. students, and teach primarily graduate classes. Professors hold a PhD degree. 

About Us: 

Overview Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers. 

About Georgia Tech: 

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 56,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. 

About Georgia Tech Europe:

Georgia Tech Europe was established in 1990 in Metz France, and has established vibrant research activities in CS, ECE, and ME, (visit https://europe.gatech.edu/en) and is expanding research activities in Aerospace Engineering. As an off-campus instructional site of Georgia Tech, Georgia Tech Europe provides undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as research programs for PhD students. AE undergraduate students may spend one semester of their studies at GT Europe. MSAE students may spend one or two semesters of their studies at GT Europe. Approximately 800 GT students per year spend time studying at GT Europe. Georgia Tech Europe’s research takes place in a partnership with CNRS, the French national research organisation. 

• For more details, visit http://irl2958.georgiatech-europe.eu. 

About the School of Aerospace Engineering: 

For more than two decades, the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering has consistently ranked among the nation's top 5 aerospace engineering programs, attracting aspiring engineers to pursue their academic journeys at the nation’s No. 1 public institution for aerospace engineering. With an esteemed faculty of more than 50 tenured-track professors and a thriving student body of over 2,000 individuals, the school is uniquely positioned to offer a comprehensive and hands-on approach to research, scholarship, and education, spanning fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, and space domains. 

USG Core Values: 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. 

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values:

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: Students are our top priority. We strive for excellence. We thrive on diversity. We celebrate collaboration. We champion innovation. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech, including Georgia Tech Europe, will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. 

Responsibilities: 

It is an exceptionally dynamic period in the aerospace community with many opportunities for research discoveries and new technology development to shape the future of the field in aviation, space exploration, and vertical lift. We seek exceptional applicants motivated to "Create the Next in Aerospace" by performing innovative research and creating inspiring learning environments at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Emphasis will be placed on the originality of the applicant's work, and its potential impact on the field. Those applying for this position should have established records in research that demonstrates nationally and internationally recognized expertise. Candidates are expected to teach and mentor a diverse student body. Along with undergraduate and graduate teaching, each position requires a balance of research and service responsibilities. 

Required Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field is required by the start of the appointment. 

Location: 

Metz, France 

Required Documents to Attach: Applicants should submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; a statement of research interests; a description of teaching interests as well as their advising/mentoring philosophy; a statement on how their professional and academic experiences have prepared them to support and apply Georgia Tech's values, which are described in our strategic plan (https://strategicplan.gatech.edu/); and the names and contact information for 3-5 references. 

Submit applications to the following address: skrempp@georgiatech-europe.eu Requests for information may be directed to the Director of Academics at GT Europe: paul.voss@ece.gatech.edu. The recommended submission date is June 7, 2026. The search will continue until the position is filled. An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment, and a background check must be completed prior to beginning employment. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: The work contract will be established in compliance with French employment law, and will also follow Georgia Institute of Technology Equal Employment Opportunity standards as described below. The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.. 

Contact Information: For additional information, please contact Paul Voss ( paul.voss@ece.gatech.edu )

CHAIR – DANIEL GUGGENHEIM SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING GEORGIA TECH 

JOB SUMMARY 

The College of Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology is seeking applications for the position of Chair of the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering (AE). The School is currently organized into the following eight broad disciplinary areas: Cyberphysical Systems, Safety, Security and Reliability, Large-Scale Computations, Data, and Analytics, Mechanics of Multifunctional Structures and Materials, Robotics, Autonomy, & Human Interactions, Space Exploration & Earth Monitoring, Sustainable Transportation & Energy Systems, System of Systems & Complex System Integration, and Vertical Lift and Urban Air Mobility. Ranked #2 for both its undergraduate and graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report, the School’s body of diverse faculty is actively engaged in $42M annually in externally sponsored research at the national and international level. The successful candidate will hold the William R.T. Oakes School Chair and lead the intellectual, creative, and scholarly development of the School. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Dean of the College of Engineering, the Chair has overall responsibility for the academic and research programs in AE, including all administrative, budgetary, and personnel decisions. The Chair also has significant responsibility for external affairs, such as fundraising, community engagement, and alumni and industry relations. Candidates for the position must have the strategic vision and management skills needed to advance the School towards greater excellence and visibility within a rapidly evolving multi-disciplinary and high-technology environment. The ability to work successfully with federal, state, and private funding agencies, faculty/staff/students, and the Georgia Tech administration is essential. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to fostering faculty and staff development, as well as provide evidence of fiscal responsibility and attracting funds from private and public sources. They should also demonstrate a strong commitment to forward-thinking approaches for engineering education, interdisciplinary scholarship, and entrepreneurship, and address the challenges involved in scaling innovative programs to the size and rigor of the School. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Candidates for the position must have an earned doctoral degree in their specific discipline(s) with a record of excellence in technical, academic and professional achievements. Candidates must also be eligible for tenure at Georgia Tech at the rank of Full Professor. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ATTACH Applicants should submit the following: • Letter of application that includes the applicant’s leadership philosophy, research and teaching agenda, academic program vision, and a discussion of how their professional and academic experiences have prepared them to support and apply Georgia Tech's values, which are described in our strategic plan (https://strategicplan.gatech.edu/), • Curriculum Vitae that includes applicants record of teaching, publications, grants, advising, and administrative and leadership experience. • Names and contact information for at least five references. 

TO APPLY The priority deadline is August 31st; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The first round of interviews are anticipated to be scheduled midSeptember through early October. • External Applicants should apply via the direct link below or by going to Georgia Tech’s Careers website at https://hr.gatech.edu/careers (Job ID: 300365). o https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS _HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U &FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=3000&JobOpeningId=300365&PostingSeq=1 • Internal Applicants should apply via OneUSG Connect Recruiting Self-Service (Login to OneUSG Connect, change drop-down to Recruiting Self-Service, click “Apply For Jobs” > “View All Jobs” and search by Job ID: 300365). 

CONTACT INFORMATION Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Pinar Keskinocak, Search Committee Chair (pinar@isye.gatech.edu). Inquiries regarding issues with the application portal should be addressed to Dawn Franklin, Director of Human Resources (dawn.franklin@coe.gatech.edu).

The priority deadline is August 31st; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The first round of interviews are anticipated to be scheduled mid-September through early October.

Develop and coordinate the implementation of programs designed to promote the Institute to target audiences of potential and enrolled students and other groups thereby encouraging their enrollment and retention at the Institute and/or a program within the Institute. Efforts include program needs assessment, concept definition, program development, marketing and evaluation. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: target group prospects and students, institutional and program administrators, Institute faculty and staff. This position typically will advise and counsel: target group prospects and students, institutional and program administrators. 

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The Communications Officer is responsible for creating, managing, and delivering communications that support the goals of the Institute, an assigned unit, or initiative. This role creates content for digital and traditional platforms, ensures alignment with Institute brand and messaging, and leverages analytics to refine and improve communications. The position works collaboratively with colleagues, subject matter experts, and leadership to produce timely, engaging, and high-quality communications that inform, inspire, and influence target audiences.

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Hiring for Spring 2027 Student Assistant

Position: Student Assistant (AE Corporate Relations)
Job Description
The Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering is seeking a student assistant to provide general administrative support for the following programs/events: AE Career Fair, Mentors-in-Residence, AE employer initiatives.
 Hours
• ~5 hours per week
• If you are working another GT job, TA or GRA, or UTA your total number of hours per week cannot exceed 20 hours.
General Work Protocol
• Most work will be done in person (at the CODA building). Specific schedule/format can be discussed during the interview.
Responsibilities:
• General administrative tasks i.e. responding to emails, scheduling, data entry
• Assist with planning events
• Create/update flyers, templates, emails etc.
• Other duties as assigned and as the position evolves.
Required skills/characteristics:
• Able to learn new skills and adapt to changes.
• Able to work individually, as well as in a team format.
• Good time management and communication skills.
Submission requirements and timeline:
1. Complete application https://forms.gle/LY2RSzmVQzA9bwa19
2. Email current resume to Lydia Pendleton (lydia.pendleton@gatech.edu)
 

NOTE: Must be available to work Spring 2027. The ideal candidate will be able to get started in November or December.
 Priority deadline for application materials: November 3.
 Virtual interviews will be conducted shortly thereafter. Be sure to check your gatech email for communication
 Questions can be sent to Lydia.pendleton@gatech.edu