"Aviation Lecturer (Nontenure Line Faculty) - Round Rock"

Aviation Lecturer (Nontenure Line Faculty) - Round Rock

Job Posting Number: 2026042NTL

Position Description

The Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies (OWLS) at Texas State University is seeking an exemplary and visionary Lecturer to join us in preparing reflective and equity-driven leaders to thrive in today’s global workforce. The Lecturer position is a full-time, non-tenure track, nine-month appointment, with additional expectations to teach undergraduate aviation courses. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching core courses that are integral to the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree program and related high demand focus areas.

Specific duties include:

• Teach undergraduate aviation courses in the OWLS Department in an online, in-person, or hybrid delivery system.
• Work remotely with some travel to in-person events or to teach hybrid courses.
• Assist with updating and creating new undergraduate curriculum related to aviation. An ideal candidate will provide evidence of outstanding teaching experience in higher education.

All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Private pilot license (PPL) or Commercial pilot license (CPL)
• Certified ground instructor (CGI) or Certified flight instructor (CFI)
• Instrument rating or Certified flight instructor with Instrument rating (CFII)
• At least two years of flight experience or 100 hours of private flight time
• Experience teaching online, asynchronous, or synchronous courses
• Specialization degree in Aviation Science, Aviation Engineering/Management, and/or Aeronautical Engineering with Professional Pilot License and other Flight Certifications approved by the FAA
• Experience teaching online or hybrid/blended format at university level or documented training in teaching online.
• Higher education teaching experience in a high-demand occupational area (e.g., Private Aircraft Operations, Instrument Flight Rules for Aviation, Principals and Methods of Flight Instruction, Theory of Multi-Engine Aircraft Operations, Theory of Commercial Flight).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in aviation and/or education discipline
• Experience with online curriculum development in Canvas
• Three or more years of teaching experience in K-12, two-year or four-year college or university
• Rotary-wing rating, specifically a helicopter class

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date:

Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53735

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53735 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.