Aerospace Engineering Faculty; Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Professor of Practice

Position: Aerospace Engineering Faculty (Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Professor of Practice)
Job Summary:

The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time Senior Lecturer or Professor of Practice in Aerospace Engineering. Areas of special interest include space vehicle design, space navigation, space structures and control, space environments, and human factors. We will also consider entry level candidates at the Lecturer level and candidates working in other areas of aerospace engineering that will bring additional dimensions to MANE's teaching mission.

These appointments may be made for three to five years, and are renewable, contingent upon available funding, enrollment, satisfactory performance, and the business needs of the School of Engineering.

The successful candidate must actively and meaningfully contribute to the core teaching mission of MANE, and engage in department, institute, and professional service activities.

Who we are:

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI.

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Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world's fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field by the date of appointment.

* Demonstrated professional experience in aerospace engineering or a related discipline.

* Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate-level aerospace engineering courses.

* Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

* Demonstrated ability to contribute to a collaborative academic environment.

Additional Qualifications by Rank:

* Lecturer:
Typically 2-5+ years of relevant professional and/or teaching experience.

* Senior Lecturer:
Typically 5-10+ years of teaching, industry, and/or research experience.

* Professor of Practice:
Significant industry leadership experience and a national or international reputation for excellence in the field; typically 10-15+ years of distinguished professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Expertise in one or more of the following areas: space vehicle design, space navigation, space structures and control, space environments, human factors, or other aerospace engineering specialties that complement and strengthen the department's curriculum.

* Demonstrated excellence in teaching, mentoring, and student engagement at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

* Experience developing and delivering innovative, industry-relevant coursework.

* Professional experience in the aerospace industry, government laboratories, research organizations, or related sectors.

* Evidence of leadership, collaboration, and service within academic, professional, or industry organizations.

* For Senior Lecturer and Professor of Practice candidates, a record of sustained professional achievement and increasing levels of responsibility.

* For Professor of Practice candidates, recognized expertise with a national or international reputation for excellence and significant leadership accomplishments in the field.

* Ability to contribute to the department's commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and student success.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Demonstrated knowledge of fundamental and applied aerospace engineering principles.

* Ability to effectively teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

* Strong oral, written, and interpersonal…