Aerospace Engineering Faculty (Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Professor of Practice)

Job Summary:

The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time Senior Lecturer or Professor of Practice in Aerospace Engineering. Areas of special interest include space vehicle design, space navigation, space structures and control, space environments, and human factors. We will also consider entry level candidates at the Lecturer level and candidates working in other areas of aerospace engineering that will bring additional dimensions to MANE’s teaching mission. These appointments may be made for three to five years, and are renewable, contingent upon available funding, enrollment, satisfactory performance, and the business needs of the School of Engineering. The successful candidate must actively and meaningfully contribute to the core teaching mission of MANE, and engage in department, institute, and professional service activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
• Demonstrated professional experience in aerospace engineering or a related discipline.
• Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate-level aerospace engineering courses.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a collaborative academic environment.

Additional Qualifications by Rank:

• Lecturer: Typically 2–5+ years of relevant professional and/or teaching experience.
• Senior Lecturer: Typically 5–10+ years of teaching, industry, and/or research experience.
• Professor of Practice: Significant industry leadership experience and a national or international reputation for excellence in the field; typically 10–15+ years of distinguished professional experience.