Assistant Professor of Aviation (Tenure-Track)

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

Texas Southern University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Aviation within the College of Science, Engineering & Technology (COSET). The successful candidate will support the continued growth of the TSU Aviation Program, which operates within an FAA Part 141 training environment and prepares students for careers in professional aviation, airline operations, aviation management, and related aviation fields. The faculty member will teach undergraduate aviation courses, mentor students, support industry partnerships, and contribute to the program’s mission of producing highly skilled aviation professionals prepared for leadership in the aviation industry.

Essential Duties Summary

The successful candidate must be capable of teaching courses in one or more of the following aviation areas:

• Aviation Safety and Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Aviation Accident Investigation
• Airport Operations and Management
• Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance
• Crew Resource Management
• Airline and Aviation Management
• Aviation Weather
• Aviation Regulations and Compliance

Faculty are expected to utilize modern instructional technology, simulation platforms, and aviation training tools to enhance classroom instruction and support experiential learning. The teaching load is typically 24 credit hours per academic year (fall and spring semesters), with the possibility of reassignment for research, program development, or administrative duties.

Education

Required: Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Aviation, Aviation Management, or a closely related field (ABD candidates may be considered if the terminal degree is completed prior to the start date.)

Required Licensing/Certification

Preferred: FAA Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) certification; FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The faculty member will: Advise and mentor aviation students; Support student organizations such as Alpha Eta Rho, National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA), or other aviation organizations; Participate in aviation program outreach and recruitment initiatives; Support aviation industry partnerships and internship opportunities for students; Contribute to maintaining program standards associated with FAA Part 141 operations and AABI accreditation; Ability to effectively teach undergraduate aviation courses; Strong written and oral communication skills; Commitment to student mentorship and academic success; Ability to work collaboratively within a faculty environment.

Research and Service Expectations

Faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly activities consistent with university promotion and tenure expectations, including: Aviation safety research; Aviation operations and management studies; Human factors and aviation training methodologies; Emerging aviation technologies. Faculty will also participate in: Departmental, college, and university committees; Professional aviation organizations and conferences; Community and industry engagement activities.

Work Experience

Required: Demonstrated experience in the aviation industry

Preferred: Experience working within an FAA Part 141 training program; Experience with flight simulation training systems; Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS) or aviation safety programs; Industry experience with airlines, aviation operations, airport management, or flight training