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Position Function:

The Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor of Aerospace Engineering is under the administrative supervision of the Department Head of Aerospace Engineering and will serve as a professional faculty member. Specific activities include teaching, service and advising students in the Aerospace Engineering program.

Salary Grade:  UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The ASE department offers an enriching undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, as well as challenging and exciting graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Founded in 1935, the aerospace engineering program is one of the most established in the nation. Aerospace engineers are primarily focused on the design, fabrication, testing, and analysis of aircraft and spacecraft.

Area of Specialization:

Aerospace Engineering

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2026

Tenure Track Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following examples are illustrations of the various types of duties assigned to this position. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those duties from the position if the work is a logical assignment of the position.
1. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Aerospace Engineering.
2. Supervise research of graduate students.
3. Engage in scholarly activities resulting in journal and conference papers.
4. Serve as an active member of the technical community and participate in the activities of professional and/or technical societies.

Minimum Qualifications:

A PhD in aerospace engineering or a closely related field is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include teaching experience, a substantial record of peer-reviewed publications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A PhD in aerospace engineering or a closely related field is required. PhD candidates will be considered contingent upon completion of their degree. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Typical office environment.

Instructions for Applying:

Interested parties must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae that includes a list of references, and a teaching statement. Applicant screening will begin March 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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