Assistant Professor - Dept. Aviation Science & Management, Dual Enrollment; Clayton

Job Summary

This is a 10‑month position with a teaching load of 12 to 15 semester hours per semester of undergraduate courses (depending on degree) in areas to include, but not limited to: aircraft systems, crew resource management, flight operations, and FAR Part 141 ground school courses. Courses will be taught onsite at high schools located in Clayton County as part of the institution’s dual enrollment initiatives.

The primary students served in this role will be high‑school students enrolled in dual enrollment aviation programs. Work will also include participation in research in a variety of aviation‑related subjects consistent with education and experience.

• Teach undergraduate aviation courses (15 credit hours per semester) in the Aviation Science and Management Department.
• Instruct dual enrollment aviation courses at local high school sites in Clayton County.
• Advise and mentor aviation students on academic and career aspirations.
• Develop course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and lab projects.
• Construct training aids and mock‑ups.
• Evaluate student achievement and competence.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry advisory committee.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and use D2L, the online teaching and learning platform.

• Master’s Degree in Aviation required.
• If Master’s or Doctorate Degree is not in Aviation, extensive experience in aviation along with a Master’s or Doctorate Degree will be required.
• Demonstrate ability to teach a broad array of aviation training courses.

• Knowledge and competency commonly associated with the completion of a doctoral degree in aviation.
• Civilian aviation experience with a background in FAR Part 121 or 135 operations.
• Industry experience in aviation.
• Teaching experience in aviation.
• Possession of FAA Certified Flight Instructor rating (CFI) and/or Ground Instructor certificates (AGI, IGI).

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.

No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any USG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.