Metropolitan State University of Denver
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Science role at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position centering on excellence in teaching, advising, scholarship, and service. This is a 9-month appointment beginning August 2026 with a fall/spring teaching load of 12 credit hours. Responsibilities
Teach 12-credit hours per fall/spring semester in multiple delivery formats (in-person, hybrid, online). Maintain office hours and provide advising/consultation with students; engage in student-centered activities outside scheduled hours. Serve as a resource for students regarding program policies, licensure and certificate pathways (if applicable), career pathways, and academic progression. Assist with student recruitment, admissions interviews, and orientation events. Contribute to ongoing curriculum design, development, and revision; maintain current, evidence-based content and culturally responsive teaching practices. Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes and program effectiveness. Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service through committee work. Engage in ongoing research, scholarship, and professional writing aligned with the department's mission. Stay informed on national trends, policy changes, and best practices in aviation and aerospace science. Maintain licensure or certification as applicable (e.g., FAA licensure, industry certifications). Collaborate with faculty, researchers, students, and industry members from related domains (e.g., computer science, engineering, physics, cyber-security, advanced manufacturing, industrial design). Qualifications
Required Qualifications
A nationally accredited master’s degree in aerospace sciences, aeronautical sciences, engineering technology, computer science, or related field. Plus 4+ years of related aviation/aerospace technology work experience. Note: an MS/MA in the defined areas is a terminal degree for this tenure-track position. Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in a related field strongly desired. Prior teaching experience at a US nationally accredited collegiate institution in aviation, aerospace, engineering, or computational science. Experience with space mission architecture, aerospace systems engineering, spacecraft design, launch processes, ground station and mission operations, and/or space system automation. Experience with mission simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS STK), systems programming, design, and data analysis. Knowledge of orbital mechanics and space environment impacts on crewed and uncrewed systems. Understanding of historical and future spaceflight systems, automation, modular architectures, AI integration, and aerospace workforce development. Experience with technologies such as cube-sat, sat-simulators, space mission operations simulations, space-based remote sensing, project management tools, and related instructional tech. Documented experience in teaching collegiate classes in-person or online. Documented research or publishing experience with scientific methods. Commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups and experience working with students from varied backgrounds. Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $84,000 - $94,000 at Assistant Professor rank. Final salary determined by internal equity, education, experience, specialty, and training. MSU Denver offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. Application Instructions
Complete applications received by Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration; applications accepted until the position is filled. Apply online through MSU Denver’s career site: https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Required materials: Curriculum Vitae; Teaching Philosophy; Cover Letter/Letter of Application; Unofficial Graduate Transcripts; References; Optional: Peer/Student Evaluations and Licenses/Certifications. Official transcripts required of the selected hire. Application Timeline and Contact
Posting open until filled. For questions, contact Elizabeth Wellington at ewelling@msudenver.edu. Benefits and Other Information
The University’s benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and other programs. For a brief overview, see the MSU Denver Benefits Summary. Reasonable accommodations are available in the employment process per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Science role at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position centering on excellence in teaching, advising, scholarship, and service. This is a 9-month appointment beginning August 2026 with a fall/spring teaching load of 12 credit hours. Responsibilities
Teach 12-credit hours per fall/spring semester in multiple delivery formats (in-person, hybrid, online). Maintain office hours and provide advising/consultation with students; engage in student-centered activities outside scheduled hours. Serve as a resource for students regarding program policies, licensure and certificate pathways (if applicable), career pathways, and academic progression. Assist with student recruitment, admissions interviews, and orientation events. Contribute to ongoing curriculum design, development, and revision; maintain current, evidence-based content and culturally responsive teaching practices. Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes and program effectiveness. Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service through committee work. Engage in ongoing research, scholarship, and professional writing aligned with the department's mission. Stay informed on national trends, policy changes, and best practices in aviation and aerospace science. Maintain licensure or certification as applicable (e.g., FAA licensure, industry certifications). Collaborate with faculty, researchers, students, and industry members from related domains (e.g., computer science, engineering, physics, cyber-security, advanced manufacturing, industrial design). Qualifications
Required Qualifications
A nationally accredited master’s degree in aerospace sciences, aeronautical sciences, engineering technology, computer science, or related field. Plus 4+ years of related aviation/aerospace technology work experience. Note: an MS/MA in the defined areas is a terminal degree for this tenure-track position. Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in a related field strongly desired. Prior teaching experience at a US nationally accredited collegiate institution in aviation, aerospace, engineering, or computational science. Experience with space mission architecture, aerospace systems engineering, spacecraft design, launch processes, ground station and mission operations, and/or space system automation. Experience with mission simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS STK), systems programming, design, and data analysis. Knowledge of orbital mechanics and space environment impacts on crewed and uncrewed systems. Understanding of historical and future spaceflight systems, automation, modular architectures, AI integration, and aerospace workforce development. Experience with technologies such as cube-sat, sat-simulators, space mission operations simulations, space-based remote sensing, project management tools, and related instructional tech. Documented experience in teaching collegiate classes in-person or online. Documented research or publishing experience with scientific methods. Commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups and experience working with students from varied backgrounds. Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $84,000 - $94,000 at Assistant Professor rank. Final salary determined by internal equity, education, experience, specialty, and training. MSU Denver offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. Application Instructions
Complete applications received by Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration; applications accepted until the position is filled. Apply online through MSU Denver’s career site: https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Required materials: Curriculum Vitae; Teaching Philosophy; Cover Letter/Letter of Application; Unofficial Graduate Transcripts; References; Optional: Peer/Student Evaluations and Licenses/Certifications. Official transcripts required of the selected hire. Application Timeline and Contact
Posting open until filled. For questions, contact Elizabeth Wellington at ewelling@msudenver.edu. Benefits and Other Information
The University’s benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and other programs. For a brief overview, see the MSU Denver Benefits Summary. Reasonable accommodations are available in the employment process per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
#J-18808-Ljbffr