Assistant Professor of Aviation Maintenance Technology

Job Overview

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT). AMT faculty teach a variety of courses leading to FAA certification, including but not limited to electrical systems, hydraulics, and aerodynamics, to a wide range of students who are eager to learn their new trade and get out into the industry. Come and teach the next generation of Aviation Technicians at UAA!

The Community and Technical College (CTC) is a major center for development and delivery of professional, career and technical, community, and continuing education programs.

To thrive in this position, candidates should be flexible, willing to learn, and able to collaborate not only within AMT but across all of Aviation. Maintaining current technical knowledge is also essential. Preference will be given to candidates who have strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and cooperation skills; who have experience with curriculum development, including FAR 147 curriculum requirements and development and delivery;

who hold a current Inspection Authorization; who possess specialized field experience and/or education in areas such as NDI, composites, electronics, structural repair, etc.; and who demonstrate competence with computer hardware, commonly used software programs (such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications), and internet resources relevant to aviation and education.

• A Master's Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Management, Engineering, Education or an appropriate related discipline
• A Baccalaureate Degree in an appropriate related discipline and two semesters (18 credits) of programmatic graduate study in an appropriate discipline
• A Baccalaureate Degree in an appropriate related discipline and five years of successful teaching and service in an appropriate FAA approved institution and professional aviation maintenance/leadership experience with advanced certification (i.e. IA, DME, NDI, or other appropriate industry certification).

A FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

Documentation of 2 years of full‑time equivalent teaching OR a combination of 1 year of full time equivalent teaching plus 2 years of full time equivalent of maintaining type certified aircraft.

This position is located at the Aviation Technology Complex at Merrill Field Airport in Anchorage, AK. This is a full‑time, 9‑month base, tenure‑track faculty position complete with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off (FTO), 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

Applications will be accepted for review on March 30, 2026. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:59 PM, Alaska Standard Time, on March 29, 2026.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Statement of Teaching
• Contact information for three professional references

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on‑site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Al Grant, Associate Dean of Technical Programs, at argrant
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