Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering (2027 2028)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title


Rank
Assistant Professor

Salary Range
$86,000 - $90,000

Tenure Information
Tenure Track

Job Description

The Mechanical, Aerospace, and Acoustical Engineering Department at the University of Hartford invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Aerospace Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. Applicants from all areas of Aerospace Engineering are welcome. The qualified applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree, excellent potential and dedication to teaching, research, service, and professional activities.

Applications are sought from candidates who can help the department conduct innovative research and provide world-class engineering education. The Department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence in the academic community. Review of applications will begin by December 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

This position supports the development of the ABET accredited undergraduate Aerospace Engineering Program. This is a relatively new program with significant potential for the applicant to help manage and implement changes to the curriculum and continue the growth of the program. Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as related laboratories, collaborate with students on independent research, supervise student projects, and actively participate in service activities.

The successful applicant will develop and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses. An active scholarly agenda with peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or other accomplishments is expected for successful tenure and promotion. Service to the department, college, and university will include advising students as a primary academic advisor, overseeing undergraduate research projects, and perhaps serving as the faculty advisor for a student organization. Candidates are encouraged to describe any particular expertise in curriculum development related to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging in Aerospace Engineering.

Required Qualifications

Required:

• An earned doctorate in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline is required; ABDs will be considered providing they document a degree completion date.

Preferred:

• Strong interest in curriculum development, including both lecture based and laboratory based courses.
• Strong interest in scholarly activities, pursuing grants, and supervising student research.
• A bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Industrial experience in aerospace engineering.
• Experience or interest in student recruitment, retention, and career preparation.
• Aerospace engineering teaching experience at an ABET-accredited program with demonstrated ability to provide effective hands-on education.
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Statement on Inclusive Excellence and Teaching Philosophy

Statement of Inclusive Excellence

As an institution of higher learning, the University of Hartford strives to be more than merely a mirror of the larger society; it should foster learning and encourage the personal growth of students, faculty, and staff in an environment that promotes and celebrates diversity in all of its forms regardless of identifying factors including but not limited to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, physical and learning differences, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity.

Accordingly, our commitment is to:
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, just, and caring community where the unique identities of
each person are fully appreciated, respected, and celebrated
• Engage in civil discourse, that values diverse intellectual perspectives
• Cultivate a campus community reflective of the intersectionality of the larger society while
maintaining an environment of safety and respect where all members experience a sense of belonging
• Institutionally, stand against acts of hate, intimidation, discrimination, bigotry, violence, and
harassment of any kind
• Uphold the values of the institution, so that all our members are treated with dignity and
respect

Our commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Belonging is a strength that results in a vibrant and more engaged campus culture.

Teaching Philosophy

In the teaching philosophy statement, please share your thoughts and experiences in using active learning strategies, high-impact practices, and evidence-based pedagogical practices, as well as your methods for engaging students and fostering student belonging in the classroom.

College Information

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F231P

Open Date
08/16/2027

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

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