Responsibilities: Demonstrate a potential or proven ability to develop, sustain, and lead an active, externally funded research program that contributes to the advancement of the aviation industry, particularly in the field of Advanced Air Mobility. Maintain a consistent record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact aviation, engineering, or management journals. Deliver high-quality, impactful instruction across undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach Advanced Air Mobility as a core area of expertise: Advanced Air Mobility, spanning ecosystem development, low-altitude infrastructure, vehicle design concepts, and legal or environmental considerations Candidates must be qualified to also teach in one of the following areas: Option 1: Airport planning and design, and infrastructure development, integrating advanced computer-based applications (e.g., AutoCAD or related industry-standard modeling software). Option 2: Research methodology curriculum, including experimental design and advanced statistical analysis; Aeronautical science curriculum, including human factors, aviation safety, and uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS). Option 3: Part 121 operations, or professional pilot ground school. Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students on academic progress, career pathways, and research engagement. The successful candidate will actively support graduate programs by serving on and chairing master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation committees. Participate in institutional governance by serving on department, college, and university committees as assigned. Build and expand strategic institutional partnerships with industry, corporate, and regulatory agencies in the field of Advanced Air Mobility. Minimum Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. in Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, Human Factors, or a closely related academic discipline from an accredited institution. Demonstrated Research Excellence as evidenced by a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and active participation or experience within externally funded research initiatives. Higher Education Experience with a proven track record of effective university-level classroom teaching. Desired Qualifications: Experience in the field of Advanced Air Mobility. Established industry, corporate, or regulatory connections in the field of Advanced Air Mobility that can be leveraged to build and expand strategic institutional partnerships. Experience securing funding for, and leading, externally- funded research grants and serving as a Principal Investigator. Equal Opportunity Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email [email protected], or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100. 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The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information. You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following web site 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Official Transcripts Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). 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