Department: Aerospace Engineering

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range beginning at $75,000/yr, commensurate with qualifications

Work Schedule: Dependent on teaching schedule, and service commitments.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

The Aerospace Engineering department within the College of Engineering at Wichita State University is the seventh oldest in the nation and located in the Air Capital of the World! WSU invites applicants for a non-tenure track faculty position, with the expected start in the Fall of 25. We are leaders in R&D as well as being the Innovation Campus. Applicants whose technical interests complement the department’s existing strengths are well positioned to be part of the multidisciplinary team and are of particular interest.

Thanks to our location in the "Air Capital of the World" and various industry partner companies on our campus, students have many opportunities to get real-world experience. Our applied learning approach means hands-on experiences in the classroom and beyond. The department boasts a strong undergraduate and graduate aeronautics and astronautics curriculum. The areas of focus are structures, composites, engineering mechanics, applied/ computational/ experimental aerodynamics, controls and flight simulation.

Our cooperative education program is among the best in the country, facilitating placements for students while they are in school. This program gives students the opportunity to work for Innovation Campus partners, in the local area and at NASA centers— gaining real-world experience and making contacts in aerospace and other industries that hire our graduates.

Job Summary

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and fully online). To foster applied learning into the course design and engage with industry and local business community applied projects. To advance knowledge through scholarly activities (e.g., active involvement in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities, etc.)

Essential Functions

Meet expectations for teaching and service, as set forth by the department and college.

Job Duties

The Engineering Educator (non-tenure track) position is focused principally on teaching our senior level aircraft design course which includes a hands-on design along with build and fly component, freshman and sophomore level AE courses.
Teach assigned AE courses, participate in department service activities and program assessment/accreditation efforts, and where appropriate support related laboratory or experiential student activities.
Opportunities to teach new or upper-level courses, mentor students, and to participate in funded research projects in collaboration with other faculty also exist.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduate level degree or Equivalent Experience in the Field
• Teaching experience

Faculty Requirements

• Hold an MS degree in Engineering or a strongly related discipline.
• Relevant experience in the field.
• A demonstrated ability to teach.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Particular emphasis is placed on:

• Ability to work with diverse students and with a diverse community.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Appropriate background and experience consistent with the Engineering Educator level.
• Have a demonstrated record of excellence in, or show exceptional promise for, high-quality teaching and professional development.
• Demonstrated evidence of or potential for scholarly productivity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering and at least one degree from a US university, preferred.
• Experience teaching in engineering or a strongly related program is preferred.

Additional Information:

Preference given to applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

For a complete application, please include all the following documents:
Documents required
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching/Teaching Philosophy

Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2025 and continue until the positions are filled.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position – Frequent 60-90%; Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators – Frequent 60-90%

Additional Physical Requirement: