Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) | Aerospace Engineering Department

JOB TITLE

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Aerospace Engineering Department

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Aerospace Engineering

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Aerospace Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking applicants with a strong educational and research background in experimental aerodynamics for atmospheric flight applications. The responsibilities of this position include establishing an externally funded research program that produces valuable scholarship teaching undergraduate and graduate courses engaging in WPIs unique project-based education advising undergraduate and graduate students and contributing to service activities within the department university and relevant professional organizations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Aerospace Engineering Department has 13 faculty members (FTE) and offers B.S. M.S B.S. / M.S. and Ph.D. degrees to over 470 students making it one of the largest on campus. The department focuses on teaching and research in various areas including fluid dynamics propulsion and energy flight dynamics autonomy and control materials structures and aerospace design. faculty are expected to establish and maintain a research program that secures external funding accompanied by a strong commitment to scholarship. They are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses advise undergraduate projects advise undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to service activities within the department university and relevant professional organizations.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field prior to their appointment at WPI. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated research experience beyond the Ph.D. level.

WPI founded in 1865 and located one hour west of Boston is one of the nations oldest technological universities. WPI is a highly selective private university with an undergraduate student body of over 5000 and 2000 full-time and part-time graduate students enrolled in more than 70 Bachelors

Masters and Ph.D. programs. Its innovative project-enriched curriculum engages students and faculty in real-world problem solving often at one of WPIs global project centers. U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks WPI among the top national universities. WPI is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community for faculty staff and students where all community members feel a connected sense of belonging.

Applicants should submit (1) a curriculum vitae (2) a statement of research interests (3) a statement of teaching interests and (4) contact information for at least four references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Questions can be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee Professor John Blandino at

Compensation : $115000 - $118000 per year. Salary is based on related experience expertise and internal equity

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 115000 - 118000