Middle Tennessee State University

Job Title

Aerospace (Technology), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Aerospace

University Expectation

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

Salary

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Aerospace at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#101040) at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes in the Technology concentration, undertake collaborative and multi-disciplinary research within the department and university, and be actively involved in university and professional service.

Required Education

Applicants are required to meet one of the following three educational requirements by the appointment date.

1. A terminal degree in aerospace engineering, aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering science, flight test engineering, aviation systems or a closely related field.
2. A terminal degree in any field and a master's degree in engineering, aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering science, flight test engineering, aviation systems or a closely related field.
3. A master’s degree in aerospace engineering, aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering science, flight test engineering, aviation systems, or a closely related field and four (4) years of full-time progressively advancing military or civilian responsibilities in aerospace engineering, flight testing, or closely related experience.

Required License/Registration/Certification

An FAA pilot certificate (Private, Commercial, CFI, or ATP) is required. Applicants without a pilot certificate must be willing to pursue and complete a pilot certificate within the first two (2) years of employment (subsidized by the university).

Other Desirables

Candidates who possess aerospace or flight-testing industry experience; collegiate teaching experience; the FAA CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates, or those with a doctorate or who are ABD in aerospace engineering, aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering science, flight test engineering, aviation systems, or a closely related field will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of application.

NOTE: Applicants are also REQUIRED to submit copies of all FAA Certifications held uploaded as Other Document 1. Additionally, applicants are REQUIRED to submit unofficial transcripts showing the required graduate coursework uploaded as Other Document 2.

Special Instruction to Applicants 

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Nate Callender at Nate.Callender@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: 

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU,

please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 01/20/2025