Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor of Aerospace Engineering. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising graduate research, and engaging in scholarly activities.

Rank is non-tenure track; applicants must have a PhD in aerospace engineering or a closely related field and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in aerospace engineering or closely related field required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Aerospace Engineering.
• Supervise research of graduate students.
• Engage in scholarly activities resulting in journal and conference papers.
• Serve as an active member of the technical community and participate in the activities of professional and/or technical societies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

PhD in aerospace engineering

Job description

Position Function:

The Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, orTeaching Professor of Aerospace Engineering is under theadministrative supervision of the Department Head of AerospaceEngineering and will serve as a professional faculty member.Specific activities include teaching, service and advising studentsin the Aerospace Engineering program.

Salary Grade

UC

Department Profile:

The ASE department offers an enriching undergraduate programleading to a Bachelor of Science degree, as well as challenging andexciting graduate programs leading to the Master of Science andDoctor of Philosophy degrees. Founded in 1935, the aerospaceengineering program is one of the most established in the nation.Aerospace engineers are primarily focused on the design,fabrication, testing, and analysis of aircraft andspacecraft.

Area of Specialization:

Aerospace Engineering

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2026

Tenure Track Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in AerospaceEngineering.
• Supervise research of graduate students.
• Engage in scholarly activities resulting in journal andconference papers.
• Serve as an active member of the technical community andparticipate in the activities of professional and/or technicalsocieties.

Minimum Qualifications:

A PhD in aerospace engineering or a closely related field isrequired. Excellent oral and written communication skills arerequired.

Rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include teaching experience, a substantialrecord of peer-reviewed publications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A PhD in aerospace engineering or a closely related field isrequired. PhD candidates will be considered contingent uponcompletion of their degree. Excellent oral and writtencommunication skills are required.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Typical office environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution.Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs oractivities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy,religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation,genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equalopportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Officeof Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O.6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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