Rank Faculty Position in Aerospace Engineering

Open-Rank Faculty Position in Aerospace Engineering###
** JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
** Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for multiple faculty positions in Aerospace Engineering at the open rank level, with preference given to candidates at the associate professor rank. These positions support the launch of Florida Poly’s new Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, which will welcome its first students in Fall 2026.
Florida Poly is the only public university in Florida dedicated exclusively to STEM education. We are a young and rapidly growing institution with a bold plan to expand to 3,000 students by 2030. The Aerospace Engineering degree will reside within the Mechanical Engineering department, which currently enrolls nearly 600 undergraduates and offers a well-established Aerospace concentration. The new degree program will draw directly from this concentration, expanding both its scope and structure.
The curriculum will focus on propulsion, aerodynamics, flight mechanics, aerospace structures, and control systems. Students will engage in project-based learning beginning in their first year and will participate in mission-oriented senior design projects. These efforts are supported by long-standing collaborations with NASA Kennedy Space Center and the Florida Space Institute. Florida Poly’s design sequence was recognized as a strength during the university’s most recent reaccreditation cycle.
This is an opportunity to join a new and growing degree program from the ground up. Faculty in these roles will help shape the curriculum, define the student experience, and lay the foundation for a high-impact program with long-lasting institutional value. Your contributions will influence not only the program’s direction but also its role in shaping Florida’s future aerospace workforce.
Florida Poly offers small class sizes, a hands-on and applied learning environment, and a culture centered on undergraduate teaching excellence. While the focus is on undergraduate education, the university also offers a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, providing opportunities for graduate-level research, mentorship, and student advising.
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in propulsion, hypersonic, or human spaceflight, though applicants from all aerospace-related areas are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will have a strong record of teaching, research, and student engagement, and will bring enthusiasm for building a distinctive academic program from the ground up.
These are tenure-track equivalent positions that offer long-term contracts, advancement opportunities, and post-tenure review, governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the United Faculty of Florida.  The anticipated start date is August 2026, with the possibility of earlier appointments for curriculum development. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.###
** JOB DESCRIPTION
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

*** For the rank of Assistant Professor:  + Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field earned before the start date
* For the rank of Associate Professor:  + Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field earned before the start date  + Currently hold rank of Associate Professor or eligible to apply for Associate Professor at current institution.
* For the rank of Full Professor:  + Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field earned before the start date  + 6 years of experience at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent
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* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Evidence of effective teaching.
* Relevant research or industry experience.
* Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and interdisciplinary funded applied research.
* Active participation in professional activities and organizations.
* Experience with students’ academic advising and mentoring.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with a broad campus community.
** APPLICATION PROCESS**:
All Applicants are
** required
* * to submit the following in PDF format to Florida Polytechnic during the application process.

* A cover letter
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