Lecturer Aviation Sciences

Overview

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is accepting resumes for one full-time, non-tenure track faculty position beginning in January of 2026 in the Aviation Sciences Department. The position will be located at UMES main campus in Princess Anne, Maryland.

The UMES Aviation Science degree program prepares students with the technical and professional skills and disciplines necessary for the operation and management of aviation enterprises including piloting, business management and administration.

Benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), retirement options (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), supplemental retirement accounts, life insurance, tuition remission, employee assistance program, paid holidays, 15 days of sick leave per year, and collegial leave.

• Teach up to twelve (12) semester credit hours of aviation sciences coursework each semester, including core aviation science courses and professional pilot concentration courses under FAA Part 141.
• Assist in achieving and maintaining AABI accreditation and provide academic and programmatic advisement of students.
• Conduct research and publish findings in refereed journals.
• Serve on department and university committees.
• Assist the Chief and Assistant Chief Instructor in maintaining FAA Part 141 records in compliance with FAA requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Aeronautical Sciences or a related field.
• More than 10 years of aviation professional experience within the last 15 years may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• Experience in flight training and/or pilot ground instruction.
• Previous leadership role with a proven track record.
• Valid and current FAA Ground or Flight Instructor Certificate.

• Ph.D. in Aviation or a related field.
• Aviation industry experience with FAA Part 141.
• College flight program experience.
• Additional ground and flight instructor certifications or ratings.

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, and sitting at a desk.
• May require lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows 10, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background checks.

• None required.

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination or harassment.