Job Title

Aerospace, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Department

Aerospace

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Aerospace at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for two full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty positions at the rank of lecturer. These are temporary appointments for the Spring 2026 semester only. The start date for the appointments is January 5, 2026.

Successful candidates will teach core and concentration-specific aerospace courses, depending on qualifications. Instruction may occur in traditional classrooms, laboratories, online formats, airport facilities, and other off-campus locations. We seek educators enthusiastic about teaching and mentoring students in a dynamic and hands-on learning environment.

Required Education

A master’s degree in aerospace, aviation, engineering, management, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

Required Related Experience

One (1) year of civilian or military aviation or aerospace experience is required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

One of the following is required:

• FAA certificate in any aviation or aerospace field.
• Aviation management certification (e.g., AAAE-CM).
• Other relevant aviation or industry-related certification.

Other Desirables

Applicants with the following will receive special consideration:

• Three (3) years of progressively advancing aviation or aerospace (civilian work or military) experience, including areas such as
  • Operations management.
  • Flight operations or flight crew experience.
  • Aviation maintenance.
  • Data science or analytics.
• Prior university-level teaching experience or formal training in the civilian aviation industry or the military.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy as separate attachments at the time of online application.

Special Instruction to Applicants 

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Nate Callender at Nate.Callender@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 10/22/2025