Assistant Professor; Aviation

Position: Assistant Professor (Aviation)
Title:

Assistant Professor (Aviation)

Employee Classification: FA - Faculty 16 and 24 Pay

Pay Grade: FA 01

Division:
Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision:
School of Tech Prof Services Mngmt

Department:
College of Eng & Technology

Campus

Location:

Main Campus

General Summary

The School of Technology Studies & Professional Services Management (STPSM) at Eastern Michigan University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Aviation Flight Program. This position supports both Aviation Flight Technology and Aviation Management Technology, with an emphasis on high-quality teaching, student mentorship, and professional engagement in a collegiate FAA Part 141 environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

* Teach a contractual load of undergraduate aviation courses as assigned by the

school.

* Provide ground instruction as appropriate within the FAA Part 141 flight program.

* Demonstrate excellence in student-centered aviation instruction, including the

ability to clearly explain complex regulatory, safety, and operational concepts.

* Employ sound pedagogical practices in both classroom and flight instruction

environments, emphasizing learning outcomes rather than personal flight

experience alone.

* Assess student learning using appropriate evaluation methods and provide

constructive, developmental feedback.

* Mentor students in professional judgment, decision-making, and ethical

responsibility within the aviation industry.

* Work with the School Director in planning, marketing, and recruiting activities.

* Confer periodically with the School Director on curriculum and instructional

matters.

* Work closely with the Director of Flight Operations to coordinate instructional and

operational needs of the flight program.

* Provide academic advising to undergraduate aviation students.

* Participate in curriculum development and revision to ensure alignment with FAA

regulations, industry standards, and emerging technologies.

* Engage in research, scholarly activity, or professional dissemination consistent

with expectations for tenure-track faculty.

* Provide service to the department, college, and university, including committee

participation and student support activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Terminal degree in Aviation, Aeronautics, Aerospace, or a closely related field

OR

* Master's degree plus ("Master's +") significant documented professional

credentials and experience as defined below.

Master's Plus ("Master's +") Definition

Master's degree in Aviation, Aeronautics, Aerospace, or a closely related field, plus:

Required:

* Current FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor
- Instrument (CFII) certificates

* Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate

AND at least two (2) of the following:

* Minimum of 3,000 total flight hours

* At least one FAA aircraft type rating

* Four (4) or more years of collegiate-level aviation instruction experience

* Documented experience in an aviation management or leadership role (e.g.,

Chief Flight Instructor, Director of Operations, safety manager, or comparable

position)

* Five (5) years or more experience in an aviation-related field. Pilot, FAA, Military

ATC.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching aviation-related courses and/or

providing flight instruction at the collegiate or professional level.

* Demonstrated effectiveness as an instructor, including the ability to articulate

teaching philosophy, instructional methods, and student learning outcomes.

* Experience using learning management systems and instructional technology for

course delivery.

* Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience teaching in an FAA Part 141 flight training program.

* FAA 141 Assistant Flight/Ground Instructor Minimums

* Demonstrated knowledge of FAA regulations, aviation safety, and aviation law,

and insurance.

* Experience with aviation safety management systems (SMS), airport operations,

or regulatory compliance.

* Experience designing or revising course content, including syllabi, assessments,

and instructional activities.

* Experience mentoring flight instructors or serving in instructional standardization

or leadership roles.

* Evidence of excellence in teaching, such as student evaluations, peer

observations, curriculum development, or teaching awards.

* Evidence of or clear potential for scholarly or professional activity appropriate for

tenure.

* Additional certificates or qualifications UAS, A&P, Dispatch Certificate, ATC.

Special Instructions:

Application materials must include:

* Letter of application

* Curriculum vitae, including publications, if any

* Statement of teaching philosophy (up to two pages) addressing the applicant's

approach to aviation instruction and student learning

* Names and contact information for three professional references familiar with the

applicant's qualifications

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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