Non-Tenure-Track Instructional Faculty

Teaching, serving on assigned committees, advising students, and other duties as assigned.

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Aerospace Engineering

Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences

Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL 32901

The Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences (APSS) at the Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for a non-tenure-track Instructional Faculty in the Aerospace Engineering program with an expected start date of August 2024.

Successful candidates must have a commitment to teaching excellence at undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to the institution and profession through service. This is an instructional track position which does not have a research requirement.

A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field is required for consideration. The successful applicant will be expected to teach a minimum of three courses per semester, including capstone design courses, and advise students. Candidates should have a strong background in an area of aerospace engineering (aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, dynamics & control, or air/space vehicle design) and contribute to digital (simulation-based) engineering focus of the Department. Industry work experience related to aerospace vehicles would be considered favorably.

Information about the Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences and the College of Engineering and Science can be found at http://floridatech.edu/apss/. The department has 33 faculty members representing diverse fields, including aerospace engineering, physics, astrophysics, astronomy, astrobiology, and planetary sciences. The APSS department currently serves over 600 undergraduate and 120 graduate students, of which approximately 430 undergraduate and 80 graduate students are aerospace engineering majors, making the Aerospace Engineering program one of the largest on campus.

We are at the heart of the vibrant aerospace community on the U.S. Space Coast and nestled in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Melbourne is served by the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport, and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.

All applications must be submitted through https://www.fit.edu/employment/ (Florida Tech Employment webpage). Candidates should submit a single PDF document containing: 1. Cover letter, 2.

Curriculum Vitae, 3. Statement of teaching experience and philosophy, 4. Diversity statement, and 5.

Contact information for at least three references. Applications received by January 15, 2024 will be given full consideration, but the position will be open until filled. Florida Tech is an equal opportunity employer.

The Department is building a diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Ratneshwar (Ratan) Jha, Department Head & L3Harris Chair Professor, Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences, via rjha@fit.edu.

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institutions to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

Equal opportunity

Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex.

Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Office of Title IX at John E. Miller Office Building (401QAD), 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, TitleIXCoordinator@fit.edu, or 321-674-8885, or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resource at 321-674-8100.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Notifications, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.fit.edu/hr/annual-security--fire-safety-report/.

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Equal Opportunity

Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex.

Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Office of Title IX at John E. Miller Office Building (401QAD), 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, TitleIXCoordinator@fit.edu, or 321-674-8885, or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech's 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public properly within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.

The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.

The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following web site Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 2023.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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