What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Associate/Professor, Aerospace Engineering (non-tenure track) position at Stevens Institute of Technology?
Job Description
The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science (SES) at Stevens Institute of Technology invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the Teaching Associate Professor or Teaching Professor level in the broad areas of aerospace engineering. The successful candidate will actively contribute to the department’s academic mission, participate in curriculum development, engage in service activities within the department and school, and represent the institution in professional communities.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is launching a new Master of Science program in Aerospace Engineering and an Undergraduate Minor in Aerospace Engineering beginning in Fall 2026. To support these important curricular initiatives, the department seeks to hire a dedicated teaching faculty member this year who will play a key role in developing and delivering high-quality aerospace and mechanical engineering courses. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related discipline. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong record of excellence in teaching, along with evidence of scholarly engagement and industry or government experience in aerospace engineering fields such as aerodynamics, propulsion, flight dynamics and control, aerospace structures, or related areas.
Stevens Institute of Technology is a premier, private research university in Hoboken, New Jersey, overlooking the Manhattan skyline. Stevens prepares its more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students for an increasingly complex and technology-centric world, leveraging finance, computing, engineering and the arts to confront the most challenging problems of our time with innovative teaching and research. The university is in the top 1% nationally of colleges with the highest-paid graduates.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and contact info for three references. For any questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Nicholaus Parziale at nparzial@stevens.edu. Please email your application package to Elaine Chichizola at echichi1@stevens.edu.
Please note: This position does not require a research statement in your application package.
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Compensation Range
In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base range for this position is $140,000-$160,000. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at:
Benefits Guidebook
General Submission Guidelines
Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.
Please Submit
Academic Submission Guidelines:
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu.
EEO Statement
Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.
Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Public Safety is required to publish an annual security report which includes statistics mandated by the Clery Act. Click here for a copy of this report.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science (SES) at Stevens Institute of Technology invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the Teaching Associate Professor or Teaching Professor level in the broad areas of aerospace engineering. The successful candidate will actively contribute to the department’s academic mission, participate in curriculum development, engage in service activities within the department and school, and represent the institution in professional communities.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is launching a new Master of Science program in Aerospace Engineering and an Undergraduate Minor in Aerospace Engineering beginning in Fall 2026. To support these important curricular initiatives, the department seeks to hire a dedicated teaching faculty member this year who will play a key role in developing and delivering high-quality aerospace and mechanical engineering courses. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related discipline. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong record of excellence in teaching, along with evidence of scholarly engagement and industry or government experience in aerospace engineering fields such as aerodynamics, propulsion, flight dynamics and control, aerospace structures, or related areas.
Stevens Institute of Technology is a premier, private research university in Hoboken, New Jersey, overlooking the Manhattan skyline. Stevens prepares its more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students for an increasingly complex and technology-centric world, leveraging finance, computing, engineering and the arts to confront the most challenging problems of our time with innovative teaching and research. The university is in the top 1% nationally of colleges with the highest-paid graduates.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and contact info for three references. For any questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Nicholaus Parziale at nparzial@stevens.edu. Please email your application package to Elaine Chichizola at echichi1@stevens.edu.
Please note: This position does not require a research statement in your application package.
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Compensation Range
In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base range for this position is $140,000-$160,000. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at:
Benefits Guidebook
General Submission Guidelines
Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.
Please Submit
Academic Submission Guidelines:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement that includes a) teaching interests, b) teaching philosophy, and c) a plan on how to create an inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds in terms of classroom teaching, student advising, and graduate student mentoring
- Contact info for at least 2-3 references (school-specific; please refer to job posting)
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu.
EEO Statement
Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.
Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Public Safety is required to publish an annual security report which includes statistics mandated by the Clery Act. Click here for a copy of this report.
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000