Teaching Professor (Assistant or Associate) in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
About The Position
The Ira. A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy (SEMTE) seek applicants for a position of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in the area of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. Appointment will be at the rank commensurate with the candidate’s experience and accomplishments, beginning January 2027. The School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy houses undergraduate and graduate programs in Aerospace, Chemical, Materials, and Mechanical Engineering. SEMTE is one of the eight schools within the Ira. A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the largest and one of the most innovative research engineering colleges in the nation. The college, which serves a large and inclusive student body, is a recognized leader in engineering education and is committed to teaching excellence. Teaching faculty members in the Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering programs are expected to develop and adopt effective pedagogical practices in the development and delivery of large-enrollment undergraduate and graduate courses in both immersion and online settings, and to mentor student projects and capstone experiences. The Ira. A. Fulton Schools of Engineering supports the teaching faculty in these efforts by offering many resources through the Learning and Teaching Hub. These resources include best-practices seminars hosted by the Teaching Community of Practice, guidance for general Course Development and information about leveraging Learning Technology, among others. Additional expectations include supervising undergraduate and master’s student research and projects, and undertaking service activities.
Requirements
- Earned Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, as appropriate to the candidate’s experience and rank
Nice To Haves
- Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: astronautical engineering, propulsion, orbital mechanics, and flight/space controls
- Commitment to delivering courses in multiple technology-enhanced formats and to curriculum development and innovative pedagogy
Responsibilities
- Contribute to curriculum development
- Deliver instruction in-person and/or online
- Mentor undergraduate and/or master’s students
- Participate in internal service
- Supervising undergraduate and master’s student research and projects
- Undertaking service activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
