Iowa State University

Position Title:

Professor of Practice in Aerospace Engineering

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job 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 http://www.aere.iastate.edu/.

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 15, 2030

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

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 grebasch@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-5666.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

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 program

Original Posting Date:

July 1, 2025

Posting Close Date:

June 30, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R17340

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