UAS faculty Job Opening at United States Naval Academy!

Submitted by tatwood on Mon, 09/03/2018 - 23:02

The opening at USNA is Professor of Practice in Aero, focused on UAS. The USNA recruiters require a Masters degree. Review of job applications will begin on 15 September 2018, and will continue until the position is filled.  For details, please CLICK HERE.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinate across the Naval Academy for all UAS activities in support of science and education with applicable government agencies.
• Classroom instruction for 2-3 courses per year within the Department.
• Assist and advise Capstone Design teams in support of the project-based-learning environment of the Department.
• Function effectively in a university environment that requires a strong commitment to undergraduate engineering education.
• This position is for an initial 3 years appointment with possibility of renewal contingent on incumbent's performance, funding, and needs of the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• An M.S. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated capacity to operate UAS in the National airspace for science and education.
• Excellent organizational and communications skills.
• Experience with operation of vertical lift (or rotorcraft) vehicles.
• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen.

Photo courtesy of U.S. NAVY.