Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
- Employer
- Air Force Institute of Technology
- Location
- Dayton, Ohio
- Salary
- $66,582 - $187,300 per year
- Closing date
- Jan 21, 2023
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- Sector
- Science, Physical Sciences and Engineering, Astronomy, Materials Science
- Contract Type
- Employee
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Government
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) provides educational expertise and research opportunities in aeronautics, astronautics, materials science, space systems, engineering mechanics and other related areas of engineering. The Department anticipates filling two positions at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level by the end of the current academic year (May 2023). Applications are invited from candidates that meet the position’s requirements as described in this announcement. Successful candidates are expected to have strong interest in teaching at the graduate level, researching aeronautics or astronautics-related technical and scientific topics, and authorship of publications documenting the candidate’s research efforts. Emphasis will be given to candidates with expertise in the following topics for the two positions advertised:
- Position one: Aerospace Structural Mechanics
- Position two: Space Systems Dynamics and Controls
Applicants are encouraged to apply for both positions on USAJobs in order to maximize eligibility.
Duties include instruction of graduate engineering courses, research, academic advising of M.S. and Ph.D. students, student mentorship, and fulfilling department duties and other service to the institution and the aeronautics and astronautics profession. Applications for these positions will only be accepted through the USAJobs website (www.usajobs.gov). To apply, use the USAJobs website to search on the applicable employment announcement:
- Position One: 0296456 (USAJOBS - Job Announcement)
- Position Two: 0344356 (USAJOBS - Job Announcement)
Requirements:
Required Position Qualifications:
- At the time of hiring (May 2023), possess a doctoral degree earned from an accredited institute or university in Astronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field of engineering, mathematics, or physics.
- US citizenship.
Preferred Position Qualifications:
- Have practical experience in analyzing, designing, developing, testing, or implementing astronautical systems OR aerospace structural mechanics.
- Eligible for a TS//SCI clearance.
- Have experience teaching engineering classes at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
- Have experience in mentoring and advising students in research topics and education plans for an advanced degree.
- Have produced publications, presentations, conference presentations, books, peer-reviewed articles, and other literature credits that establish an expertise in research areas related to engineering disciplines.
- Have experience in developing proposals to a variety of sponsoring agencies for funding and support to pursue a line of research and technology development.
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