Visiting Assistant Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering seeks to fill two (2) Visiting Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, beginning August 1st, 2026. The successful candidate will hold an earned MS and/or be registered in a PhD program in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering or related discipline with the ability to teach a variety of undergraduate engineering courses. Review of applications will begin immediate and continue until the positions are filled. Screening interviews will be conducted via teleconferencing. The selected candidate is expected to contribute towards advancing the mission and vision of both the department and the Coulter School of Engineering. The standard teaching load for this position is three courses per semester with no more than two new preparations per semester.

Teaching & Curriculum Development: Deliver undergraduate courses in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The Department has openings in the field of: Fundamentals of aerospace engineering; Introduction to engineering design; Dynamical systems; Aerospace structures; Orbital mechanics; Statics; Strength of materials; Heat transfer; and Aerodynamics.

Advising and Mentorship: Provide academic advising to undergraduate students on their progress to successful completion of the B.Sc. (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Major).

Service: Participate in department services activities and contribute to the development of department initiatives and programs.

Education:

Minimal Qualifications: Earned MS and/or Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer or related discipline. Ph.D. candidates wishing to explore an academic career in teaching, will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience at the university level of courses in Fundamentals of aerospace engineering; Introduction to engineering design; Dynamical systems; Aerospace structures; Orbital mechanics; Statics; Strength of materials; Heat transfer; Aerodynamics, or an allied/related field. Applicants with over 5 years of industry experience related to the courses listed are highly desired.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years preferred. Previous teaching experience is desirable/preferred, or a commitment to teaching excellence and a willingness to learn new teaching techniques.

The successful candidate is expected to have a passion for teaching excellence. This includes a commitment to staying current with and implementing pedagogical best practices, adopting technology in the classroom to enhance learning, engaging in professional activities related to pedagogy, and pursuing scholarship in pedagogy.

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records