Ph.D. in Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, Human Factors, or related field.
Strong record of peer-reviewed publications in aviation or engineering.
Proven university-level teaching experience.
Experience in Advanced Air Mobility is preferred.
Established connections in the Advanced Air Mobility sector.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead a funded research program in Advanced Air Mobility.
Publish consistently in high-impact aviation and engineering journals.
Teach Advanced Air Mobility and related subjects at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Advise and mentor students on academic and career paths.
Participate in university governance through committee service.
Build partnerships with industry and regulatory agencies in Advanced Air Mobility.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and research funding.
Supportive academic environment for teaching and mentoring.
Access to cutting-edge resources in aviation and engineering.
Engagement with industry leaders and regulatory bodies.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate a potential or proven ability to develop, sustain, and lead an active, externally funded research program that contributes to the advancement of the aviation industry, particularly in the field of Advanced Air Mobility.
Maintain a consistent record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact aviation, engineering, or management journals.
Deliver high-quality, impactful instruction across undergraduate and graduate levels.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach Advanced Air Mobility as a core area of expertise:
Advanced Air Mobility, spanning ecosystem development, low-altitude infrastructure, vehicle design concepts, and legal or environmental considerations
Candidates must be qualified to also teach in one of the following areas:
Option 1: Airport planning and design, and infrastructure development, integrating advanced computer-based applications (e.g., AutoCAD or related industry-standard modeling software).
Option 2: Research methodology curriculum, including experimental design and advanced statistical analysis; Aeronautical science curriculum, including human factors, aviation safety, and uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS).
Option 3: Part 121 operations, or professional pilot ground school.
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students on academic progress, career pathways, and research engagement. The successful candidate will actively support graduate programs by serving on and chairing master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation committees.
Participate in institutional governance by serving on department, college, and university committees as assigned.
Build and expand strategic institutional partnerships with industry, corporate, and regulatory agencies in the field of Advanced Air Mobility.
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned Ph.D. in Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, Human Factors, or a closely related academic discipline from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated Research Excellence as evidenced by a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and active participation or experience within externally funded research initiatives.
Higher Education Experience with a proven track record of effective university-level classroom teaching.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in the field of Advanced Air Mobility.
Established industry, corporate, or regulatory connections in the field of Advanced Air Mobility that can be leveraged to build and expand strategic institutional partnerships.
Experience securing funding for, and leading, externally- funded research grants and serving as a Principal Investigator.
