"Assistant/Associate Professor - Aviation Sciences - Tenure Track"

Job Details

The College of Aviation at Western Michigan University invites applications for an academic year, tenure-track faculty position. With three distinct programs, the College offers faculty the opportunity to teach within a specific area or across multiple disciplines, while actively supporting students, colleagues, and staff. This position presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative academic community.

Major Duties

• Teach up to 12 credits in the fall and spring semesters for a total of no more than 24 credits of regularly scheduled courses, or the equivalent, over an academic year.
• Fulfill ongoing department curriculum needs of both a maintenance and developmental nature.
• Provide leadership and service to academic and professional societies through roles in governance, editorial work, conference coordination, and committee participation to support their effective and impactful operation.
• Support university operations through committee service and consultation with campus and community stakeholders.
• Assist students with course advising, consulting, and individual mentoring.
• Encourage and support student involvement in student organizations and internships.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, writing, and publication appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline or interdisciplinary work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• FAA pilot certification to include a minimum CPL/CFI or ATP.
• Significant related industry experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Flight Operations
  • Management
  • Finance
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Safety
  • Security
  • Human Factors
• Excellent communication and computer skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of research and grant writing.
• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
• College teaching experience.

Company

Over the course of its 80-year history, the College of Aviation has grown into a world-renowned program with a prodigious industry reputation. With over 1150 resident undergraduate students, the College of Aviation is recognized as one of the largest aviation programs in the United States and, with its fleet of 28 Cirrus SR20s, is home to the largest flight school in the mid-west. Additionally, the College of Aviation offers the only comprehensive aviation program at a public university in Michigan, making the College of Aviation a powerful force in the future of aviation training.

Company info

Website: https://wmich.edu/aviation