Assistant or Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering

Assistant or Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering

SUNY Polytechnic Institute is New York State's premier public polytechnic, highly regarded for leading the pursuit of knowledge and innovation through interdisciplinary engagement and collaboration across its four colleges—Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences. SUNY Poly isa College of Distinction and nationally ranked by Forbes and U.S. News & World Report.

Guided by a bold vision for societal impact, the university advances use-inspired research and transformative collaborations that drive economic development, technological progress, and humanitarian solutions—locally in the Mohawk Valley region and in communities around the globe.

SUNY Poly is a proud, resilient community with like minds and like spirits who are inspired by a distinctive STEAM education and social experience that prepares its graduates for the 21st century workforce. The university is guided by a mission and vision that is grounded in "elevating impact" and in living out the values of Accountability, Community, Empathy, Gratitude, Inclusion, Innovation, Kindness, and Respect.

SUNY Poly's campus is located in Utica, N.Y., in the heart of the picturesque Mohawk Valley, where you will find the convergence of affordability, opportunity, and quality of life. Residents of the greater Utica area enjoy a lower cost of living than most cities while being part of a region undergoing a vibrant technological and economic renaissance.

Job 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 successful candidate will:

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

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.

Description of Duties:

• 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. 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:
Assistant Professor $90,000-$100,000 / Associate Professor $100,000-$110,000 / Professor $110,000+

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 and have a record of outstanding academic and scholarly achievements.

Additional Information:

Initial review of applications will begin 1 month after posting date. Posting will remain open until filled.

SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition…