United States Naval Academy

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As an historic officer accession program and premier undergraduate university, the United States Naval Academy has its own unique niche amongst American educational institutions. Our talented civilian faculty and staff are united by one common purpose--to develop the next generation of leaders for our naval service. In order to deliver on this promise to our nation, we recruit from all segments of society to find faculty, instructors, and support staff who model the highest professional standards. Every year more than one million people tour "the Yard" to experience what our employees already know — the United States Naval Academy is a special place, with a special purpose. Those selected for employment will find challenging and rewarding work; state-of-the-art facilities which inspire academic and athletic excellence; the benefits of Federal employment; and exceptional quality-of-life.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

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The Aerospace Engineering Department at the U.S. Naval Academy seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position starting in August 2013. Appointments at all ranks will be considered, but the preference is for junior faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Aerospace Engineering Department is the prime supplier of aerospace technically educated undergraduates in Naval Aviation.  Current projections are that rotary-wing aviators will exceed 50% of total naval aviators by 2017.  As such, the department is expanding its undergraduate rotary wing/vertical take-off and landing (RW/VTOL) curriculum and related research program and is seeking faculty with RW/VTOL expertise.

In pursuit of academic excellence, the Naval Academy fosters an educational environment that supports and encourages midshipman learning and critical thinking through innovative teaching methods that address a variety of learning styles. We seek outstanding civilian and military faculty and staff from all segments of society, and provide them with the necessary support resources to enable midshipmen to achieve academic success.  Our goal is to provide a stimulating environment that instills a passion for lifelong learning and imbues our midshipmen with the intellectual curiosity and analytical rigor needed to be in the forefront of technological advances and global understanding in a rapidly changing and diverse world.

Candidates must have an earned doctorate in aeronautical engineering (or related field) with a concentration in rotary-wing aircraft.  Experience in aeromechanics, aircraft structures, and aircraft propulsion is preferred; exceptional candidates with experience in related fields will be considered.  Industry experience in rotorcraft design is desired but not required. The candidate is expected to develop and teach undergraduate level courses including helicopter performance, stability and control, and design (to include RW/VTOL design-build capstone projects).  Applicants must be able to function effectively in a university environment and demonstrate the capacity to conduct scholarly research related to the advancement of RW/VTOL technology, a strong commitment to undergraduate engineering education, and excellent communications skills.

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HOW TO APPLY FOR POSITION

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Candidates should send a letter of intent, a statement of your vision for teaching an emerging RW/VTOL focus, a description of research and scholarly interests, resume/curriculum vitae, transcripts and the names of three professional references (include complete contact information for your references) to:

Faculty Search Committee
Attention: Scott T. Davids, LtCol, USMC (Ret.)
Aerospace Engineering Department (MS-11B)
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis MD 21402
davids@usna.edu
Ph: 410-293-6412, Fax: 410-293-6404

For additional information visit: http://www.usna.edu/JobInfo

Candidates are encouraged to submit promptly.  Review of applications will commence in February 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.

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The U.S. Naval Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer