Teaching Professor (Assistant or Associate) in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
About the role
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy (SEMTE) seek applicants for a position of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in the area of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. Appointment will be at the rank commensurate with the candidate's experience and accomplishments, beginning January 2027.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to curriculum development
- Deliver instruction in-person and/or online
- Mentor undergraduate and/or master's students
- Participate in internal service
- Develop and adopt effective pedagogical practices in the development and delivery of large-enrollment undergraduate and graduate courses in both immersion and online settings
- Mentor student projects and capstone experiences
- Supervise undergraduate and master's student research and projects
Qualifications
Required:
- Earned Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, as appropriate to the candidate's experience and rank
Desired:
- Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: astronautical engineering, propulsion, orbital mechanics, and flight/space controls
- Commitment to delivering courses in multiple technology-enhanced formats and to curriculum development and innovative pedagogy
About the School
The School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy houses undergraduate and graduate programs in Aerospace, Chemical, Materials, and Mechanical Engineering. SEMTE is one of the eight schools within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the largest and one of the most innovative research engineering colleges in the nation. The college serves a large and inclusive student body and is a recognized leader in engineering education committed to teaching excellence.
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering supports teaching faculty through the Learning and Teaching Hub, offering resources including best-practices seminars hosted by the Teaching Community of Practice, guidance for general Course Development, and information about leveraging Learning Technology, among others.