Assistant Professor - Dept. of Aviation Science and Management

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Department Information

The courses in the Department of Aviation Science and Management provide foundational knowledge to students in Flight Technology, Air Traffic Control, Aviation Management, and other aviation programs through core aviation academics. In addition to the foundational academic coursework, the Department delivers the ground school courses required by the FAA under 14CFR Part 141 for training from private pilots through Airplane Multi-Engine Commercial, CFI, and CFII. Degree programs in the ASM department are the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science and Management with tracks in Flight and Management (available online). The Department of ASM also offers an Associate of Applied Science in Air Traffic Management degree as well as certificates in Airline Management and Airport Management.

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. Work will also include participation in research in a variety of aviation-related subjects consistent with education and experience. This is a ten-month tenure track which involves teaching, scholarship, and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach various aviation undergraduate courses (15 credit hours per semester) in the Aviation Science and Management Department
• Advises and mentors aviation students on academic and career aspirations.
• Develops course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and lab projects.
• Constructs training aids and mock-ups.
• Instructs the Aviation Science and Management courses.
• Evaluates student achievement and competence.
• Collaborates with faculty and industry advisory committee.
• Willingness to learn and use D2L, the online teaching and learning platform.

Required Qualifications

Required Educational Qualifications

Master's degree in aviation required. If a Master's or Doctorate Degree is not in Aviation, extensive experience in Aviation along with a Master's or Doctorate Degree will be required for this position.

Other Required Qualifications

Demonstrate the ability to teach a broad array of aviation training courses.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a doctoral degree in aviation

Preferred Experience

Civilian aviation experience with a background in FAR Part 121 or 135 operations
Industry experience in aviation
Teaching experience in aviation

Other Required Qualifications

Although this position does not involve flight instruction, possession of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certificated Flight Instructor rating (CFI) and/or Ground Instructor certificates (AGI, IGI.

Required Documents to Attach

1. Letter of interest including teaching philosophy
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
4. Names and contact information for three references.

Other Information

This is a full-time, 10-month, faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• 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

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.