Description
FACULTY POSITIONS IN SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS
The School of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AAE) at Purdue University invites applications for non-tenure track Faculty of Engineering Practice positions at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in all areas of aeronautics and astronautics.
Successful candidates must hold an advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in aerospace engineering or a closely-related discipline by employment start date and have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience that supports AAE’s education, research, and engagement/outreach programs. The successful candidate will apply their experiences to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in areas related to aerospace engineering. Teaching duties may include hybrid and fully-online instruction. Candidates are expected to develop excellence within one or more mission areas aligned with the School’s mission (e.g., teaching, engagement, complementary scholarship) based on their previous professional practice. Candidates should explain how they will develop this area of excellence in their engagement/scholarship plan.
The School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University is recognized consistently as an international leader for the quality of our educational programs, the innovation and depth of our graduate research program, and the impact we have on technology and workforce in the aerospace industry. AAE is the largest US aerospace engineering program by number of degrees granted; our student enrollment includes over 1300 undergraduate students and over 650 graduate students. We are the 3rd ranked undergraduate and 5th ranked graduate program in the US. Additional information about AAE is available at https://engineering.purdue.edu/AAE.
The School is an integral part of Purdue Engineering. Purdue Engineering is one of the largest and top-ranked engineering colleges in the nation and renowned for top-notch faculty, students, unique research facilities, and a culture of collegiality and persistent pursuit of pre-eminence. According to the latest US News and World Report’s disciplinary undergraduate program rankings, Purdue Engineering has 4 disciplines ranked in the top 4 in the country and 9 in the top 10. Purdue Engineering as a whole is ranked 2nd for online graduate engineering programs, 5th for graduate programs. For three years running, Purdue is ranked by the USPTO as one of the top five university campuses in the US in terms of annual number of US patents issued, and 71% of those patents come from Purdue Engineering. The College Vision for 2030 is guiding strategic growth in new directions, by investing in people, exciting initiatives, and facilities.
To apply, please submit an application to this site https://careers.purdue.edu/job/AssistantAssociateFull-Professor-of-Engineering-Practice-in-Aeronautics-and-Astronautics/39618-en_US/ including (1) a cover letter (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) teaching statement (no more than two pages), (4) engagement/scholarship plan (no more than two pages), and (5) names and contact information for at least three references. The search committee may contact references to request letters. For information/questions regarding applications, contact Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 11th, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services.
