The Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering (AOE) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in aerospace propulsion effective August 2026. The position will be filled, depending upon qualifications, at a rank commensurate with experience. We seek applicants from a range of fundamental and applied specializations in aerospace propulsion systems including, but not limited to: aerodynamics of inlets and exhausts, propulsion/airframe integration, electric/ion/plasma applications for propulsion, propulsion systems modeling, propellants and fuels, aerothermodynamics/combustion diagnostics, combustion, reacting and nonequilibrium flows, multiphase flows, aeroacoustics and aerothermoacoustics Research in emerging and rapidly developing areas with the potential to transition and impact real-world aerospace and ocean engineering systems is particularly valued. Candidates will be expected to develop and sustain a strong, externally funded research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; and advise students at all levels. Candidates are sought who have a vision for actively pursuing new, collaborative research thrusts at the Advanced Propulsion and Power Laboratory (APPL, http://aoe.vt.edu/appl). Candidates are expected to contribute to teaching Aerospace or Ocean Engineering subjects at both the undergraduate and graduate level.