Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering

Auburn University; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University in Auburn, AL invites applications for a non-tenure-track Lecturer position in the Department of Aerospace Engineering. The lecturer will teach undergraduate courses with a primary focus on flight dynamics and general engineering topics like statics and dynamics.

The role includes course and laboratory development and management, mentoring students through clubs and competitions, and contributing to faculty committees to support teaching and program goals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in aerospace engineering with a primary focus on flight dynamics.
• Teach general engineering courses relevant to aerospace engineering, such as statics and dynamics.
• Develop and manage course and laboratory activities.
• Mentor students and participate in faculty committees and student organizations or competitions.

Education

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Lecturer (Auburn, AL): The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Auburn University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Lecturer position.

Responsibilities

The Lecturer will apply excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills to teach a selection of undergraduate courses in the field of aerospace engineering, with a primary focus on flight dynamics. The teaching of general engineering courses relevant to aerospace engineering, such as statics and dynamics, is also anticipated. The successful candidate will bring experience, innovation, enthusiasm, technology, and leadership to the courses. Under typical circumstances, the teaching load will be three courses per semester, which includes course and laboratory development and management activities. In addition to instructional duties, successful candidates will contribute to the instructional mission of the department through participation on faculty committees and be expected to mentor students through possible participation in student organizations, competition activities, and other mentoring and knowledge enhancement opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching.

Contract Type

Annual Appointment

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