Assistant Professor of Aviation
About The Position
Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, is accepting applications for one Assistant/Associate Professor position in Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Aviation Management, Professional Flight, or Unmanned Aerial Systems, beginning in fall 2026. This faculty appointment is in the School of Aviation & Transportation Technology, the Purdue Polytechnic Institute. The candidate will be expected to establish an externally-funded research program, mentor graduate students, and contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. Essential job duties include the following: (1) Collaborate with other academic units at Purdue, as well as other organizations externally, to engage with government and industry in aviation and aerospace to obtain externally-funded applied research; (2) develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in aviation and related areas; (3) serve on university, college and department committees; (4) perform customary faculty assignments and student mentoring. The candidate should have a record of instruction, scholarly publications, and conference presentations. Purdue University is a land grant-university dedicated to learning, discovery, and engagement. The School of Aviation and Transportation Technology is home to four undergraduate majors, including Professional Flight Technology, Aviation Management, Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Unmanned Aerial Systems, all leading to a B.S. degree. Students may also pursue M.S., M.S. online, and Ph.D. degrees. The Professional Flight, Aviation Management, and Aeronautical Engineering Technology programs are professionally accredited and are nationally recognized for educating graduates who become successful leaders in a wide variety of aviation, aerospace, and commercial space careers. A balance of hands-on teaching, scholarship, and funded engagement is expected.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or earned doctorate within the areas of Aviation Engineering Technology, Aviation Management, Professional Flight, or Unmanned Aerial Systems is required, or will be obtained, by August 17, 2026, with experience and research in the aviation sector, or related fields.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other academic units at Purdue, as well as other organizations externally, to engage with government and industry in aviation and aerospace to obtain externally-funded applied research
- Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in aviation and related areas
- Serve on university, college and department committees
- Perform customary faculty assignments and student mentoring
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
