Aerospace, Tenure-Track Faculty

Overview

Aerospace, Tenure-Track Faculty positions at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). The Department of Aerospace seeks candidates for four full-time, tenure-track faculty roles at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the positions is August 1, 2026. The department emphasizes innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service, with a commitment to attracting culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

• Teach core and concentration-specific aerospace courses (depending on qualifications).
• Conduct collaborative and multidisciplinary research and contribute to university and professional service.
• Deliver instruction in classrooms, labs, online formats, at the airport, or at off-campus locations as appropriate.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  A PhD in aerospace, aviation, engineering, management, or a closely related field, or a terminal degree in any field with a master’s degree in aerospace, aviation, engineering, management, education, or a closely related field, is required by the appointment date. A master’s degree in aerospace, aviation, engineering, management, or a closely related field with five (5) years of full-time aerospace or aviation industry work experience, or aviation or military aerospace experience will be considered in lieu of a terminal degree.
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  Three (3) years of progressively advancing civilian or military aviation or aerospace experience is required.
• Required License/Registration/Certification: One of the following is required:
  • FAA certificate in any aviation or aerospace field.
  • Aviation management certification (e.g., AAAE-CM).
  • Other relevant aviation or industry-related certification.
• Other Desirables: Applicants with any of the following will receive special consideration:
  • Flight test engineer experience.
  • Graduate coursework in aerodynamics and aircraft performance.
  • Civilian or military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) experience.
  • Airport Operations, Fixed Base Operations, Airline Operations, or Safety Management Systems experience.
  • Airline, charter, or part 91 flying experience
  • Flight instruction in civilian or military training
  • Flight dispatch or air traffic control experience.
  • Aircraft maintenance technician experience (civilian or military).
  • Five (5) years of progressively advancing aviation or aerospace civilian work experience or military experience in the following areas:
    • Operations management.
    • Flight operations or flight crew experience.
    • Aviation maintenance.
    • Data science or analytics.
    • University teaching or aviation industry training experience.

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage. If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at . If you have position-specific questions, please contact Nate Callender lender.

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment. Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at the university police site or by contacting MTSU Public Safety.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus. This position requires a criminal background check.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:
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Application Review Date: 11/07/2025

Advertisement Opened: 10/08/2025;
Final date to receive applications: TBD