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The School of Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA, invites applications for tenure-track and non tenure-track faculty positions. Applicants will be considered at all academic levels and any technical areas of relevance to aerospace systems, interpreted broadly.

It is an exceptionally dynamic period in the aerospace community with many opportunities for research discoveries and new technology development to shape the future of the field in aviation, space exploration, and vertical lift. We seek exceptional applicants motivated to “Create the Next in Aerospace” by performing innovative research and creating inspiring learning environments at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Emphasis will be placed on the originality of the applicant’s work, and its potential impact on the field. Those applying for Associate and Full Professor positions should have established records in research that demonstrates nationally and internationally recognized expertise. Candidates are expected to teach and mentor a diverse student body. Along with undergraduate and graduate teaching, each position requires a balance of research and service responsibilities.

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Faculty Positions

The School of Aerospace Engineering (ae.gatech.edu) at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions. Applicants will be considered at all ranks and in any technical areas of relevance to aerospace systems, interpreted broadly. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Tenure Track Positions

Multi-Rank Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Job Opening  

Faculty Positions in Aerospace Engineering 

The School of Aerospace Engineering (ae.gatech.edu) at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions. Applicants will be considered at all ranks and in any technical areas of relevance to aerospace systems, interpreted broadly. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students. 

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers. 

Job Responsibilities 

It is an exceptionally dynamic period in the aerospace community with many opportunities for research discoveries and new technology development to shape the future of the field in aviation, space exploration, and vertical lift. We seek exceptional applicants motivated to “Create the Next in Aerospace” by performing innovative research and creating inspiring learning environments at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Emphasis will be placed on the originality of the applicant’s work, and its potential impact on the field. Those applying for Associate and Full Professor positions should have established records in research that demonstrates nationally and internationally recognized expertise. Candidates are expected to teach and mentor a diverse student body. Along with undergraduate and graduate teaching, each position requires a balance of research and service responsibilities.  

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications  

An earned Ph.D. or Sc.D. in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field is required by the start of the appointment, and a background check must be completed prior to employment. 

Application Requirements  

Applicants should submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; a statement of research interests; a description of teaching interests as well as their advising/mentoring philosophy; a statement on how their professional and academic experiences have prepared them to support and apply Georgia Tech’s values, which are described in our strategic plan (https://strategicplan.gatech.edu/); and the names and contact information for 3-5 references. Application materials should be submitted as PDF files via https://hr.gatech.edu/employment/careers. Under External Applicants, click on “Start Your Search Here”; Click on “View All Jobs”; Enter 262048 in the search field and click enter. Note this website is only compatible with Chrome or Edge browsers. Requests for information may be directed to ae-faculty-search@ae.gatech.edu. The recommended submission date is November 1, 2023.  The search will continue until the positions are filled. An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment, and a background check must be completed prior to beginning employment.   

About Georgia Tech 

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech’s faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation’s top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.  

 Georgia Tech’s Mission and Values 

Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:  

  1. Students are our top priority.  

  1. We strive for excellence.  

  1. We thrive on diversity.  

  1. We celebrate collaboration.  

  1. We champion innovation.  

  1. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.  

  1. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.  

  1. We act ethically.  

  1. We are responsible stewards.  

  Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.  

About the School of Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology  

For more than two decades, the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering has consistently ranked among the nation’s top 5 aerospace engineering programs, attracting aspiring engineers to pursue their academic journeys at the Atlanta campus.  With an esteemed faculty of more than 40 tenured-track professors and a thriving student body of over 2,000 individuals, the school is uniquely positioned to offer a comprehensive and hands-on approach to research, scholarship, and education, spanning fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, ad space domains. 

 Equal Employment Opportunity  

Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.  

Georgia Tech is a member of the University System of Georgia (USG), where every member of the community is required to adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values – Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect – that form and guide the daily work of the organization. USG and its institutions foster an environment where all members of the USG community are free to share ideas and opinions. Learn more about Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression

Lecturer/Sr. Lecturer Non-Tenure Track

Lecturer/Sr. Lecturer (open rank), multiple positions, non-tenure track 

ABOUT US 

The Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, ae.gatech.edu at Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for non-tenure track Lecturer positions. Applicants will be considered at all ranks. Individuals are sought across the wide range of aerospace engineering disciplines including structures, fluids, thermodynamics, dynamics and controls. Expertise in computational and experimental methods are also valuable.   Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students.   

Overview 

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers. 

About Georgia Tech 

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech’s faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation’s top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.  

 Georgia Tech’s Mission and Values 

Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:  

  1. Students are our top priority.  

  1. We strive for excellence.  

  1. We thrive on diversity.  

  1. We celebrate collaboration.  

  1. We champion innovation.  

  1. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.  

  1. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.  

  1. We act ethically.  

  1. We are responsible stewards.  

About the School of Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology 

For more than two decades, the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering has consistently ranked among the nation’s top 5 aerospace engineering programs, attracting aspiring engineers to pursue their academic journeys at the Atlanta campus.  With an esteemed faculty of more than 40 tenured-track professors and a thriving student body of over 2,000 individuals, the school is uniquely positioned to offer a comprehensive and hands-on approach to research, scholarship, and education, spanning fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, ad space domains. 

JOB SUMMARY 

Lecturers are non-tenure track faculty members whose specific focus is on teaching and instruction. This position includes teaching and student mentoring, with an emphasis on enhancing the education mission of the School. 

Job Responsibilities 

  • Teaching and student mentoring, with an emphasis on enhancing the teaching mission of the School.  

  • Teaching 2-3 courses per semester 

  • Developing curricular materials 

  • Service on education committees 

  • Advising/mentoring undergraduate students 

 Location 

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Campus 

Hybrid Working – not applicable for this appointment 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum Education/Experience Qualifications 

This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. Final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Non-tenure Track Academic Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.2 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook (https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty-handbook/3.2.2-non-tenure-track-academic-faculty-members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines )  

Lecturer 

  • Graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering or related area 

Senior Lecturer 

 * Graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, or related area 

  • At least six (6) years full-time relevant experience 

Student Success Criteria 

  • The ability to teach and mentor a diverse student body 

  • The ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming educational/work environment  

  • The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education  

  • The ability to design and teach curricula that are responsive to a diverse student body  

  • The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students  

  • The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success 

  • The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success  

  • Has expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education  

Preferred Qualifications 

Ideal candidates will have evidence-of or potential-for exceptional course design and instruction, with emphasis on bringing to bear their experience and passion into the classroom.  

Individuals are sought across the wide range of aerospace engineering disciplines including structures, fluids, thermodynamics, dynamics and controls. Expertise in computational and experimental methods also is valuable. 

 OTHER INFORMATION  

Application Requirements 

Applicants should submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; a description of teaching interests as well as your advising/mentoring philosophy; pleaser outline in two pages or less, how your professional and academic experiences have prepared you to support and apply Georgia Tech’s mission and values, which are described in our strategic plan (https://strategicplan.gatech.edu/); and the names and contact information for 3-5 references. Application materials should be submitted as PDF files via https://hr.gatech.edu/employment/careers. Under External Applicants, click on “Start Your Search Here”; Click on “View All Jobs”; Enter 264577 in the search field and click enter. Note this website is only compatible with Chrome or Edge browsers.  

The recommended submission date is November 1, 2023.  The search will continue until the positions are filled. 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Requests for information may be directed to ae-faculty-search@ae.gatech.edu. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.  

Georgia Tech is a member of the University System of Georgia (USG), where every member of the community is required to adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values – Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect – that form and guide the daily work of the organization. USG and its institutions foster an environment where all members of the USG community are free to share ideas and opinions. Learn more about Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression

 

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Staff Positions

View a full list of open staff positions in the AE School via GT Office of Human Resources (OHR). 

Building Coordinator II (Onsite) Combustion Lab 267927

Facilitate building maintenance services within an assigned facility. Services include custodial, deliveries, assistance with office moves, equipment installation and maintenance and building security. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: assigned facility occupants and visitors.

Learn more and apply here.

 

Development Assistant Sr. (Hybrid) 268522

Perform high level administrative functions in support of fundraising efforts for an assigned college, school, unit, or program. Areas of responsibility include event coordination and planning, production of documentation and records/database management related to development activities.  Supports multiple professionals or is the lead support for a large program.  This is an experienced support professional with the ability to handle complex situations and work independently. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Donors, Office of Development management and staff, college/school management and staff and appropriate communications staff.

Learn more and apply here.

Administrative Professional Sr. (Hybrid) 268604

Provide high level, specialized administrative services within a campus unit, usually in direct support of unit management.  Position usually encompasses organization of office services within area including coordinating calendars, meetings and events, budget administration, procurement and report preparation.  May provide work coordination and supervision to lower level administrative personnel within the unit. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: unit management and staff, vendors and office visitors.

Learn more and apply.

Purchasing Associate (Hybrid) 268614

Facilitate the centralized purchasing efforts within an academic or research unit.  Reviews and places orders for materials and supplies based upon approved purchase requests generated within the unit and coordinates delivery. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: unit management and employees, vendors.

 

Learn more and apply.

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