COA Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track

Florida Institute of Technology • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

Florida Institute of Technology seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor to advance aviation research and education, particularly in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The candidate will develop or sustain an active externally funded research program, publish consistently in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses. AAM must be a core teaching area, including ecosystem development, low-altitude infrastructure, vehicle design concepts, and legal or environmental considerations. The candidate must also be qualified to teach in at least one additional area: airport planning, design, and infrastructure development using computer-based applications; research methodology and aeronautical science; or Part 121 operations or professional pilot ground school.

The role includes advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, supporting graduate programs through service on and chairing thesis and dissertation committees, participating in department, college, and university governance, and building institutional partnerships with industry, corporate, and regulatory agencies in Advanced Air Mobility.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, Human Factors, or a closely related academic discipline from an accredited institution.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and active participation in or experience with externally funded research initiatives.
• Proven record of effective university-level classroom teaching.
• Ability to teach Advanced Air Mobility as a core area of expertise.
• Qualification to teach in at least one of the additional listed instructional areas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Advanced Air Mobility.
• Established industry, corporate, or regulatory connections in Advanced Air Mobility that can support strategic institutional partnerships.
• Experience securing funding for and leading externally funded research grants and serving as a Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Develop, sustain, and lead an active, externally funded research program that advances the aviation industry, particularly Advanced Air Mobility.
• Maintain a consistent record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact aviation, engineering, or management journals.
• Deliver high-quality instruction at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teach Advanced Air Mobility, including ecosystem development, low-altitude infrastructure, vehicle design concepts, and legal or environmental considerations.
• Teach in at least one additional specified area: airport planning and design and infrastructure development; research methodology and aeronautical science; or Part 121 operations or professional pilot ground school.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students on academic progress, career pathways, and research engagement.
• Serve on and chair master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation committees.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees as assigned.
• Build and expand strategic institutional partnerships with industry, corporate, and regulatory agencies in Advanced Air Mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree