Job Details

Type: Adjunct / Part-Time

Salary: $69,212 per year

Posted: 10/08/2025

Application Due: Open Until Filled

Category: Aerospace Engineering; Military

Posting Number: req24054

Adjunct Instructor – Aerospace Engineering

Department: Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering
Location: Main Campus, Tucson, AZ, USA
University of Arizona

Position Highlights

The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arizona invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach an introductory aerospace engineering course.

This course introduces students to airplanes and space vehicles as aerospace systems, covering:

• Fundamentals that describe aerospace systems

• Aerodynamics, airfoils, and wings

• Airplane performance, stability, and control

• Aircraft and rocket propulsion

• Fundamentals of orbital motion

• Elements of vehicle conceptual design

The University of Arizona is recognized for its innovative work-life programs and commitment to faculty excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging lectures.

• Create, grade, and provide feedback on formative and summative assessments.

• Offer student support via email and in-person (during office hours).

• Perform additional tasks as needed for effective course delivery and assessment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of all topics covered in introductory aerospace engineering.

• Strong communication and instructional skills.

• Ability to engage and mentor undergraduate students effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching or mentoring undergraduate engineering students.

Position Details

• Rank: Instructor

• Tenure Information: Adjunct (NTE – Non-Tenure Eligible)

• FLSA: Exempt

• Employment Type: Part-Time

• Hours per Week: 10

• Job FTE: 0.25

• Work Calendar: Academic

• Job Category: Faculty

• Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

• Rate of Pay: $69,212 (based on 1.0 FTE)

• Compensation Type: Annual Salary

• Background Check: Name-based criminal background check required

• Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information

Farzad Mashayek
📧 mashayek@arizona.edu

Documents Required to Apply:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Arizona is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the University of Arizona annually publishes an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each campus.

The ASR includes:

• Clery crime statistics for the previous three years

• Policies and procedures for campus safety and fire prevention

• Information on how to report crimes and access victim resources

📧 For printed copies, contact the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.