Description

SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering. At present, Aerospace Engineering is a concentration in Mechanical Engineering but will pursue degree status soon. The successful candidate will support ABET accredited B.S. degree programs that address national and regional workforce needs and offers our graduates excellent employment opportunities. The department is expanding rapidly, with new master’s programs underway and a Ph.D. program in development within the next two years, providing significant opportunities to shape graduate education.

This position offers the chance to play a key role in a young, vibrant, and fast-growing department, with strong programs offering collaboration opportunities with other faculty members in Materials, Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing, and AI & Information Technology. Additionally, SUNY Poly supports centers in Safe and Secure Robotics, Sustainable Aerospace Energy, Global Advanced Manufacturing, Nature Inspired Engineering, and Smart Infrastructure and Sustainability.

SUNY Poly enjoys a large number of undergraduate students with aerospace interests. Emphasis on Project Based Learning attracts capable students and provides a strong learn-by-doing atmosphere. The mechanical engineering program currently consists of six tenure-track or tenured faculty members, whose teaching and research expertise includes thermo fluids engineering, aerodynamics, aerospace, materials engineering, robotics, design, and manufacturing. It is expected that the successful candidate's research interests would complement the interests of existing engineering faculty at SUNY Poly.

The successful candidate will 1) Demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching in the area of aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, air vehicle design, and sustainable aviation, 2) Have a track record of outstanding academic and scholarly achievements in aerospace engineering, and 3) Will be able to develop an externally funded research program.

Specific Duties Include:

• Teach and develop curricula for a variety of undergraduate and graduate engineering courses in both lecture and laboratory settings
• Develop an externally funded scholarly research program in aerospace engineering incorporating graduate and undergraduate students
• Advise undergraduate students and assist with a variety of student club activities
• Work with the engineering faculty to maintain EAC-ABET accreditation
• Serve the College and community through outreach activities   
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

During the first two years of the appointment, a reduced teaching load can be anticipated in order to provide an opportunity to establish a research program and develop courses.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Application Instructions:

Only complete applications will be considered. We are eager to hear from candidates with demonstrated commitments to both teaching and research, and a commitment to advancing SUNY Poly’s strategic plan and our mission, vision, and values. Interested applicants should submit a full c.v., contact information for three references, a letter of application, teaching statement, and research statement, along with the SUNY Polytechnic Institute employment application. This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please email us at HelpDesk-HR@sunypoly.edu.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a specialty area of Aerospace, from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized organization
• A record of outstanding academic and scholarly achievements.