Open Rank Teaching Professor-Aerospace Engineering

Salary/Position Classification

• $75,000 + commensurate with rank, qualifications, and experience 9-month contract, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

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 with the ability to teach all required undergraduate courses in aerospace engineering.

The appointment is expected to begin on August 16, 2026, 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:
  • (1) aerospace engineering design
  • (2) experimental aeromechanics, and/or
  • (3) aerospace structures.
• Teach at least 3/3 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 the 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 developments 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. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in teaching undergraduate courses required in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Proficient in teaching aerospace or mechanical engineering design using CAD, e.g., ME 101 and ME 201.
• Proficient in teaching aerospace or mechanical engineering design by incorporating modern manufacturing tools, e.g., 3D printing, CNC, etc.
• Proficient in teaching laboratory courses, e.g., AE 483 Aeromechanics Laboratory and ME 483 Mechanical Measurements Laboratory.
• Proficient in teaching capstone design in aerospace engineering.

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by March 31, 2026 and include the following materials:

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

Position is open until filled.

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