Job description

Department: MECHANICAL & AEROSPACE ENGIN

Position Number: F0230A

Job Description

The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering seeks candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and master’s levels in Aerospace Engineering. This position offers a multi-year contract, with opportunities to teach summer courses.

The candidate will be expected to:

1. Teach 12 credit hours per semester.
2. Serve as the instructor of record, with responsibility for course syllabi, assessments, grading, office hours, and course delivery.
3. Collaborate with faculty colleagues to promote consistency across course sections and academic semesters.
4. Perform additional teaching, student mentorship, and related instructional duties as assigned.

Position Type

FullTimeMinimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

MS degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related fieldsMinimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Ability to teach relevant courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.Preferred Qualifications

* PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline by the position start date.
• Previous experience teaching courses in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience teaching online.

Application Review Date: 01/11/2027

About the College

https://www.odu.edu/engineeringAbout the Department

The department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering comprises 23 faculty, 698 undergraduate students, and 122 graduate students. Current research areas include space systems and structures, unmanned arial systems, materials, mechatronics and automation, biomechanics, biomedical engineering and thermal-fluid systems. The MAE department houses well-equipped laboratories where faculty and students conduct research on diverse topics ranging from micromechanics and cellular mechanobiology to smart systems, composites, and robotics. The faculty conduct research in collaborations with the NASA, Thomas Jefferson Lab, Naval Shipyard and Naval Warfare Centers. Active student chapters include ASME, AIAA, SAE, Pi Tau Sigma, SWE, NSBE, ASB and SHPE. More information on the department can be found at https://odu.edu/mae.

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/27416 and attach the following with their online application: a cover letter a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy (Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests), unofficial graduate transcripts; and contact information for 3 professional references.Telework Friendly: No