Open Rank Teaching Professor, Aerospace Engineering

Salary/Position Classification

• $80,000 + commensurate with rank, qualifications and experience, 9-month contract, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Dakota invites applications for a 9-month Open Rank Teaching Professor position to support the Aerospace Engineering program. Depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications, the position will be offered at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, or Teaching Professor.

The department will consider applications in the general area of aerospace and mechanical engineering, such as (1) aerospace vehicle design, (2) experimental aeromechanics, (3) aerospace structures, and (4) flight mechanics.

The appointment is expected to begin on August 16, 2027, or later.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The successful applicant must have demonstrated dedication to excellence in engineering education. The successful applicant will have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will have the following primary responsibilities and duties:
  • Develop & teach aerospace engineering courses with these topics in sufficient depth for engineering practice:
    • aerospace engineering design,
    • aerospace and mechanical engineering labs,
    • aerospace structures, and
    • flight mechanics.
  • Teach approximately 4/4 course load (for Fall/Spring) in aerospace and mechanical engineering.
  • Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in aerospace engineering, both on-campus and online, including both classroom and laboratory settings.
  • Perform tasks for Aerospace Engineering program ABET accreditation.
  • Advise students in course planning and fulfilling graduation requirements.
  • Communicate effectively in the English language with students, families, faculty, staff, and other professional colleagues in person and at a distance.
  • Contribute service within the department, college, university, and professional community. 

Required Competencies

• Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching, including online delivery.
• Broad knowledge of emerging aerospace engineering needs.
• Broad knowledge of academic and commercial development that are relevant to aerospace engineering.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to work and engage with diverse groups.
• Ability to advise student competition teams, e.g., (1) AIAA Design/Build/Fly, (2) International Rocketry Engineering Competition (IREC), and/or (3) NASA Student Launch.
• Ability to develop and teach graduate-level aerospace engineering courses

Minimum Requirements

• PhD degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering education, or a closely related discipline.
• Teaching experience in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in teaching core undergraduate courses in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Proficient in teaching AE 483 Aeromechanics Laboratory and ME 483 Mechanical Measurements Laboratory at UND.
• Proficient in teaching the Introduction to Flight Mechanics course.
• Proficient in teaching aerospace or mechanical engineering design using CAD.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by December 6, 2026, and include the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae or résumé
• Statement of teaching interests
• Names and contact information of at least three (3) references
• Unofficial transcripts Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.

Position is open until filled.

Questions may be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Clement Tang at clement.tang@und.edu