Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo

Job Title:

Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo

Physical Location:

Salary:

Basic Function:

The School of Aeronautics in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) at Kent State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Aeronautics/Aviation Science with an expected start date of August 2026.

We seek a dynamic research-active faculty member committed to advancing aeronautics and aviation education research and innovation in a multidisciplinary and nationally distinctive college. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching research curriculum development and institutional service while supporting the strategic growth of the School of Aeronautics across its academic and research programs.

Additional Basic Function if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct high-quality externally funded research in areas aligned with aviation science aeronautics aerospace systems or other impactful areas relevant to aviation and aerospace.
• Engage in collaborative research across the college including with the Center for Advanced Air Mobility and other research centers (the Digital Engineering Design Center Cybersecurity etc.).
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in aeronautics and aviation science disciplines aligned with expertise.
• Mentor students and contribute to curriculum development across the Schools programs.
• Support the expansion of graduate programs and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Contribute to the academic mission including service on committees advising outreach to prospective students and engagement with the broader community.

Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A completed Ph.D. in aeronautics aviation science aerospace engineering or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
• Evidence of or clear potential for excellence in research including scholarly publications and pursuit of external funding.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or potential at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations CTI program standards and current issues in aviation education.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of collaborative learning in both teaching and scholarship

Preferred Qualifications if applicable:

• Industry or academic experience in one or more of the following: flight operations aviation management UAS integration aviation safety and policy air traffic management airspace systems or similar critical aviation areas.
• Experience with or interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration including partnerships with government private sector and applied research centers.
• Knowledge of FAA Part 141/61 flight training or other professional aviation certification standards

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

To apply please submit:

• A cover letter expressing your interest in the position.
• A combined statement addressing research teaching and service philosophies and future plans.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information for four professional references.

To be guaranteed consideration candidates must apply by November 3 2025. Review will continue until position is filled.

Must pass a security check.

For official job descriptions visit

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free Tobacco-Free University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.