STANFORD UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS
Senior Lecturer – Job Description
The Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics at Stanford University is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Senior Lecturer to help develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department. The appointment will be made at the Senior Lecturer level. An appointment as a Senior Lecturer is a full-time (12-month) position with an initial term appointment (up to 5 years) that is renewable in subsequent years.
The primary responsibility of this position will be teaching undergraduate courses in the Aero & Astro curriculum, with the possibility to teach graduate courses as well. The candidate is expected to teach a minimum of 5 quarter courses per year. This position will enhance current courses offered and will develop new courses as needed. Many of these courses are likely to include significant hands-on and project-based content as well as in-class demonstrations. Additionally, the position will be expected to: lead and participate in committees related to curriculum structure, pedagogical elements, teaching facilities and overall success of the Aeronautics & Astronautics undergraduate program; disseminate best teaching practices among faculty and lecturers; be involved in the REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) summer program; advise undergraduate students to navigate the Aero & Astro curriculum and graduation requirements. Other duties may be assigned. This position will report to the Aeronautics & Astronautics Department Chair.
Education & Experience: All candidates must hold a Master’s degree or higher in one of the following disciplines: Aeronautics and Astronautics, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. Applicants should possess deep knowledge of core application areas in Aeronautics & Astronautics (such as aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, guidance, navigation & control, autonomy, space mechanics, remote sensing, vehicle design, manufacturing, etc.) including system-level interactions and practical applications. Applicants should have a strong commitment to and demonstrated aptitude for excellence in teaching. Prior experience developing and synergizing various elements of an undergraduate curriculum is preferred.
Work Standards:
- Demonstrate the ability to create and deliver curriculum in the aerospace domain with attention to excellence and quality.
- Demonstrate the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and with external organizations.
- Comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu, or outlined in the offer letter.
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief teaching statement (3 pages total, including references), material relevant to evaluating the applicant’s teaching abilities, and the names of at least three non-Stanford references. Candidates are requested to ask references to send their letters directly to the search committee. Applications and reference letters should be sent to: Senior Lecturer Search Committee Chair, via electronic mail to: aalecturersearch@stanford.edu
The review of applications will begin on September 16, 2024, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit completed applications by that date for full consideration.
The expected base pay range for this position is $147,518 – $180,765.
Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
