Lecturer - Aero/Astro Engineering

Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Job Description

Req Id: 32104

Job Title: Lecturer - Aero/Astro Engineering

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

The School of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (AAE) at Purdue University invite applications for a Lecturer position in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering with specialization in propulsion, preferred. This position is non-faculty rank, full-time, academic year (9 month, with opportunity for summer teaching appointment), staff teaching position with continuing appointment beginning in January 2027.

The position includes the following duties:

Teaching undergraduate courses and possible graduate courses in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, primarily in propulsion.
Teaching load is 18 credits per year.
The individual will be assigned as the instructor-of-record for the courses taught and have autonomy to develop and deliver course content as appropriate (including: development of appropriate syllabi, assessment methods, grading and grade reporting, office hours, etc.)
Collaboration with other faculty (i.e., course coordinators) will be expected to ensure consistency across sections and semesters.
Hold all classes in accord with the university academic calendars and be flexible in course assignments and teaching times according to program needs.
Assist with other duties related to teaching and mentoring students, as needed.

Benefits Eligibility

YES

Education

Successful candidates for the position must have completed a M.S., Ph.D. preferred, in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, or a related discipline by the position start date. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is preferred. Experience teaching online; and significant non-academic workplace experience are preferred. In addition, successful candidates will have demonstrated skills in innovative pedagogical techniques and project/problem-based learning.

Application Procedure:

To apply, please visit careers.purdue.edu. Applications must include: 1) Curriculum Vitae, 2) Recent research paper or other writing sample, 3) Cover letter of interest, 4) Teaching Statement, and 5) contact information for three references.

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Posting Start Date: 5/18/26

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