Adjunct Faculty - Space Architecture 496412 Part-Time Mechanical Engineering Department: Mechanical Engineering Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education Description: The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston (UH) invites applications for a part-time, non-tenure track, Adjunct Faculty position to support the Space Architecture Graduate Program, beginning in the 2026 to
2027 academic year.The positions are affiliated with the Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture at UH, a nationally and internationally recognized leading center in space architecture education and research. The successful candidates will contribute to the department’s space architecture programs through excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and student mentoring.Primary responsibilities
include:• Teaching graduate-level courses in areas such as space systems, space operations, habitat design, and space mission planning• Contributing to project-based instruction and interdisciplinary design studios• Supervising student projects within coursework and supporting MS thesis activities• Mentoring students and engaging in programmatic and instructional activitiesThe Department offers graduate programs,
including the Master of Science in Space Architecture, the Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, and a dual degree pathway combining both programs. The department is actively expanding its aerospace and space systems footprint, leveraging its proximity to NASA Johnson Space Center, strong partnerships with the regional aerospace industry, and leading a NASA-funded research center focused on space systems and
infrastructure.The Cullen College of Engineering plays a central role in the university’s Carnegie Tier One research mission. The University of Houston is a public metropolitan research university with more than 40,000 students, located in Houston, a global hub for aerospace, energy, and biomedical innovation.QualificationsApplicants must hold a Master of Science or PhD degree in Space Architecture related fields
(e.g. Human Factors, Habitability, Human-Machine Interactions), Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field. A PhD is preferred. Candidates with a Master's Degree and significant, relevant industry or government experience in space architecture, aerospace, space systems, or related areas will also be considered.Preferred qualifications include:• Experience with aerospace or space systems design instruction•
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