Assistant Professor- Aerospace Engineering

Job Purpose:

The responsibilities of faculty members shall be an appropriate combination of: a) Dissemination of knowledge through undergraduate and / or graduate teaching; and b) Research, scholarly or other creative activities; and c) University, community and professional services

Key Roles &

Responsibilities:

Teaching:

• Teach at undergraduate and graduate level in subject areas and on time schedules allocated by the Chair of Department
• Prepare teaching material including course outline, syllabus and lesson plans. Revise the subject matter on a regular basis as appropriate for that subject
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum
• Provide students with detailed syllabus, methods of instruction and evaluation in their courses
• Engage in the selection of textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the instruction of courses
• Monitor students’ performance in their subject areas and provides remedial classes when necessary
• Set and mark exams, coursework, assignments, laboratory work, homework, and any other relevant activity
• Use up-to-date instructional technology and ensure the delivery is clear and consistent
• Supervise students’ research and practical work and of their theses preparation, as well as participate in evaluation of their theses
• Participate in professional peer reviews
• Supervise teaching internships
• Develop and improve their scholarly competence and effectiveness as teachers within their area of expertise

Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities:

• Carry out research and produces publications, or other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the review process
• Engage in scholarly or creative activities in their area of expertise and makes results available for critical peer review
• Deliver papers at professional association meetings, seminars and conferences
• Participate in panels at regional and international meetings of professional organizations
• Identify and successfully bid for external funding and grants
• Actively raise the Department and Faculty’s profile, internally and externally
• Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department
• Collaborate with colleagues, both within and outside the University, in conducting and managing research and consultancy activities

Academic Service:

• Contribute to departmental, or University-wide working groups or committees as requested
• Contribute to student recruitment, retention and placement efforts
• Foster service by contributing to the community at large in participatory, developmental or advisory capacity
• Support and participate in student organization activities
• Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
• Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed
• Contribute to the academic community through peer review, editorial roles, and professional organizations.
• Engage in outreach, collaboration, and public engagement activities.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment and practice to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager

Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience relevant to the position and proven research potential
• PhD or equivalent terminal degree, in related discipline from a recognized institution.
• BSc or equivalent terminal degree in Aerospace Engineering is strongly preferable.
• Strongly preferred are candidates whose research/teaching is in one or more of the following areas: C omposite S tructures; A utomatic F light C ontrols; S pace M echanics; D ynamics, C ontrol and V ehicle A utonomy; or F ixed- W ing U nmanned A erial S ystems (UAS).
• Preferred experience in emerging areas such as: AI/ML applications in aerospace systems