Professor of Practice in Aerospace Engineering
Professor of Practice in Aerospace Engineering
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Position Title:
Professor of Practice in Aerospace EngineeringAppointment Type:
FacultyJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Aerospace Engineering in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University invites applications for the position of Professor of Practice in the areas of Flight Dynamics Controls and Space. The Aerospace Engineering Department faculty teaches a broad curriculum in the areas of aeronautics and astronautics. The faculty includes non-tenure-eligible faculty who have extensive industry and professional experiences. The successful candidate will be appointed for a term of one to five years depending upon qualifications and will be eligible for renewal.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach up to three courses in the area of senior design of astronautics; and may also choose to engage in student project supervision. The candidate is expected to engage in continuous professional and curriculum development at the undergraduate level as well as engage in department institutional and professional service. Candidates should have strong communication skills and professional experiences in spacecraft design and development.
The Department of Aerospace Engineering is committed to sustaining a collegial positive and productive environment for each individual and for the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department college and university activities interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. Evidence of impactful career in professional practice outside of traditional academic roles.
Preferred Qualifications:
Record of technical expertise in areas related to Spacecraft design development testing and operations.
Teaching experience in aerospace engineering or a closely related field.
Experience in at least one of the following areas: Flight Dynamics Controls and Space.
Additional experience in capstone design teaching.
Demonstrated commitment and activity to undergraduate education.
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Aerospace Engineering is nationally recognized for its research and teaching offering BS MS and Ph.D. degrees. The department has an ABET accredited undergraduate program in aerospace engineering and graduate programs in aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics. The department has research strengths in fluid mechanics mechanics of materials; autonomy; guidance and control; formal methods and software engineering; aerodynamics; aero-structural interaction; complex systems and optimization; and non-destructive evaluation and testing. The faculty is comprised of 22 full- time tenured/tenure-track 10 non-tenure eligible teaching faculty 16 staff members and approximately 1070 undergraduate and 95 graduate students.
Department Unit/Website:
For more information on the department please visit Start Date:August 16 2025 To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following (the following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format): 1. Letter of application/cover letter (including information about the desired rank) addressing the required and preferred qualifications 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Contact information for at least three references including name mailing address email address phone number and other pertinent information 4. Other required documents (maximum of one page each) combined into one PDF: Teaching statement that provides evidence of an ability to teach courses in the Aerospace Engineering program For guaranteed consideration please apply by July 15 2025. The posting will remain open until the position is filled. Direct questions to or call .Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15 2030Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing programOriginal Posting Date:
July 1 2025Posting Close Date:
June 30 2025Job Requisition Number:
R17340
Employment Type
Full-Time
