Job Details

Aviation Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department
Aviation & Aerospace Science

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will take place when positions come available. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.

Position Summary

The Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for future part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

Responsibilities

An affiliate faculty member's duties may include but are not limited to: teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies, and providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment; providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies. The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction is highly encouraged. Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required to teach aviation-related courses such as aerodynamics, aircraft systems, airport management, aviation law, and more.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification is required to teach FAA pilot ground and aircraft simulator courses such as: Pilot Ground Courses, Simulator Courses, UAS/UAV Courses - FAA Part 107

Note - FAA Certifications must be current according to Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in aviation, aviation-related major, or a master's degree or doctorate in aviation
• Four or more years of industry-related experience

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester-by-semester basis. Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University's benefit program. All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment.

Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

Salary for Announcement

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy.

Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1264 - $1482.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver's career site. Complete applications must include the following required materials: Curriculum vitae, Cover letter, Copies of certifications, if applicable (please copy front and back).

Official transcripts will be required of the candidates selected for hire.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled