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The College of Engineering recently launched a comprehensive aerospace engineering program, anchored by the new undergraduate major (presently hosted in the Department of Mechanical Engineering) and fueled by the increasing societal significance of aerospace-related technologies.

The aerospace engineering program invites applications to teach one in-person, 3-unit AERO ENG 193: Special Topics in Aerospace Engineering course in the spring 2025 semester. The topic for the Spring 2025 course is “The NewSpace Economy.”

“NewSpace” is a term of art signifying the tight connection between the technological and economic aspects of space exploration/habitation, which undergirds the explosive growth in space-related activities.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
To introduce aerospace-focused students (majoring in engineering or business) in a cogent and comprehensive manner to select topics related to the engineering systems, processes, and practices encountered in space systems (including flight, remote sensing and communications, space life) with emphasis on the interplay between technology and entrepreneurship. To educate the next generation of Berkeley’s engineering and business leaders on the connection between technology, intellectual property, planning, regulation, business forecasting, and financing, in the rapidly expanding space sector.

INSTRUCTOR DUTIES
In addition to classroom teaching and preparation, general duties may include (but are not limited to) managing and mentoring graders and/or graduate student instructors (teaching assistants), holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining a course website.

Candidates under consideration will be contacted by the Mechanical Engineering Department. The aerospace engineering program seeks candidates whose experiences in professional practice and teaching has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/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, age, or protected veteran status.

Please refer to the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.