Assistant Professor of Aerospace Science

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $78,000 – $83,000 at Assistant Professor rank. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. To learn more about these options, visit our Employee Benefits summary page.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F00876

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Aerospace Science

Position Number

F00658

Employee Category

Faculty-CAT I

Department

Aviation and Aerospace Science

EClass Code

Full time faculty - 9 mo with benefits

Position Summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for a tenure track (9 month per academic year) faculty position within the Aviation and Aerospace Science Department. This position is focused on teaching, mentoring, and leading student-centered efforts in scholarship focused within the domains of space operations, space flight, space systems integration, space commercialization, space cyber-security, geo-spatial analysis and associated technologies.

The position requires the equivalency of teaching 12-credit hours per semester, in addition to 5 office hours per week to include advising/consultation with students during each contractual period. Options may exist for the successful candidate to continue teaching in summer sessions and/or conducting applied research or project-based activities during the remaining 3-month portion of each academic year. This position enables opportunities to teach on campus and/or online delivery and to budget flex-time for working remotely.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

Duties/Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the duties outlined below:

• Teaching 9 to 12 credit hours per semester with the equivalency of 3 to 6 credit hours of teaching effort dedicated to student focused project mentoring and/or applied research per semester. Candidates will be expected to teach such courses as, but not limited to: aerodynamics, spacecraft mission operations, aerospace operations systems analysis and design, aerospace commercialized operations (e.g.)
• Maintaining office hours as required to include advising/consultation with students and engaging in student-centered activities
• Conducting various peer-reviewed scholarly activities
• Providing service to the department, college, university, and community

The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population. The successful candidate will also be expected to collaborate with faculty, researchers, students, and industry members from other domains, such as but not limited to (e.g.) computer science, engineering, physics, cyber-security, advanced manufacturing, and industrial design.

Required Qualifications

A Master’s degree in aerospace sciences, aeronautical sciences, engineering technology, computer science or other related degree, plus 4 years of directly related aviation and/or aerospace technology work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in a related field strongly desired
• Prior teaching experience teaching at a U.S. nationally accredited collegiate institution in classes related to aviation, aerospace, engineering, or computational science, or other related fields
• Documented experience applying or teaching with technologies such as (e.g.) cube-sat, sat-simulators, flat-sats, space mission operations simulations, space-based remote sensing, project management tools, or other related instructional technologies
• Documented experience instructing collegiate classes online via web-based delivery
• Documented research or publishing experience grounded in employing the scientific method
• The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups

Posting date

06/23/2022

Closing date

Closing Instructions

Open Until Filled

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT)

07/13/2022

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must submit an application and the documents outlined below through our online system, http://www.msudenverjobs.com . Search committee will contact applicants directly if selected for an interview.

In order for an applicant to be considered for the position, the applicant must have a complete file with the following:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Unofficial graduate transcripts. Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
5. References. Prepare a list of three professional references and their contact information.
6. Peer/Student evaluations, if available.
7. Copies of relevant licenses or certifications, if available.

Talent Team Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Talent Team Representative E-mail

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: Employee Benefits Offerings

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

MSU Denver is committed to creating and fostering a work environment and culture of belonging; we are proud of the work our employee affinity groups contribute to our culture. For more information on our employee affinity groups please visit this link .