Assistant Professor of Practice of Aviation
About The Position
Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice (non-tenure track) 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. Essential job duties include the following: (1) Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Aviation and related areas; (2) collaborate with other academic units at Purdue, and engage with government and industry in aviation and aerospace; (3) serve on university, college, and department committees; (4) perform customary faculty assignments and student mentoring; and (5) demonstrate a commitment to impactful and transformational education. The candidate must have a record of teaching, training or instructional design, and mentoring. 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, and 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 space careers. Successful candidates in non-tenure track appointments are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and industry engagement. Commitment to scholarship is encouraged and valued, particularly for promotion considerations
Requirements
- Master's degree in aviation, or related field, must be obtained by the August 17, 2026
- Record of teaching, training or instructional design, and mentoring
Responsibilities
- Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Aviation and related areas
- Collaborate with other academic units at Purdue, and engage with government and industry in aviation and aerospace
- Serve on university, college, and department committees
- Perform customary faculty assignments and student mentoring
- Demonstrate a commitment to impactful and transformational education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
