An earned doctoral degree in aerospace engineering or a closely related engineering field is required by the start of the appointment. Industrial or post-doctoral experience is desirable, although not necessary. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising graduate student research and thesis work, and developing a sponsored research program. The second position emphasizes aerodynamics and flight mechanics.
Experimental orientation is desirable for both positions.
The MMAE Department has 26 full-time faculty members and offers the BS, MS and Ph.D. degrees. Approximately 610 undergraduate students and 140 graduate students are enrolled in the degree programs. As an agency of the State of Florida, UCF makes all search records, including transcripts, available for public viewing upon request.