Aerospace, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Job Title

Aerospace Full-Time Lecturer Faculty

Department

Aerospace

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Aerospace at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for two full-time temporary (non-tenurable) faculty positions at the rank of lecturer. The contracts may be renewed based on available funding demonstrated need and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The start date for the appointments is January 5 2026.

Successful candidates will teach core and concentration-specific aerospace courses depending on qualifications. Instruction may occur in traditional classrooms laboratories online formats airport facilities and other off-campus locations. We seek educators enthusiastic about teaching and mentoring students in a dynamic and hands-on learning environment.

Required Education

A masters degree in aerospace aviation engineering management or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

Required Related Experience

One (1) year of civilian or military aviation or aerospace experience is required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

One of the following is required:

• FAA certificate in any aviation or aerospace field.
• Aviation management certification (e.g. AAAE-CM).
• Other relevant aviation or industry-related certification.

Other Desirables

Applicants with the following will receive special consideration:

• Three (3) years of progressively advancing aviation or aerospace (civilian work or military) experience including areas such as
  • Operations management.
  • Flight operations or flight crew experience.
  • Aviation maintenance.
  • Data science or analytics.
• Prior university-level teaching experience or formal training in the civilian aviation industry or the military.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply applicants must include a cover letter curriculum vitae and statement of teaching philosophy as separate attachments at the time of online application.

Special Instruction to Applicants

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University please visit our faculty recruitment webpage.

If you need help applying please contact Mitzi Dunkley Faculty Recruitment Specialist at . If you have position-specific questions please contact Nate Callender at

Application Review Date:10/22/2025