Aviation and Engineering Education Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - R160202

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Aviation and Engineering Education. The role may include joint appointment between AVN and EED, with a split emphasis that may reach 70% AVN and 30% EED, located at the Columbus campus.

Candidates will pursue innovative, research-informed education, focusing on aviation and engineering education scholarship, AI-enhanced curriculum, experiential pedagogy, assessment, and

Qualifications

• Tenure-track assistant professor appointment.
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Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in aviation and engineering education.
• Lead and collaborate on education research projects at Ohio State.
• Participate in faculty development and interdisciplinary initiatives.

Skills

Aviation education research

Engineering education

Higher education pedagogy

Education

PhD in Aviation or Engineering Education

Job description

The Ohio State University: College of Engineering: Aviation

Location

Columbus Campus,Bolz Hall (0146)

Open Date

Oct 05, 2026

Description

The Department of Aviation at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor appointment in the areas of Aviation and Engineering Education. The position may start as early as Summer 2027 and is located at the main campus in Columbus.

Position Overview

Specific areas of interest include aviation and engineering education scholarship, entrepreneurial-minded learning (EML), experiential pedagogy, AI-enhanced curriculum innovation, educational assessment, faculty development, and interdisciplinary research. These areas support Ohio State's land-grant mission by preparing the next generation of aviation and engineering professionals through innovative, research-informed education.

This position is intended to serve as a foundational bridge between aviation and engineering education, supporting Ohio State's broader goal of becoming a national leader in education and research innovation. It is anticipated that this position will offer joint appointment opportunities between the Department of Aviation (AVN) and the Department of Engineering Education (EED), with an anticipated split of 70% AVN and 30