"Executive in Residence Aviation Risk Management"

Job Details

Executive in Residence Aviation Risk Management

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Department: Finance, Banking & Insurance - 255200

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. or master's degree in risk management and insurance, finance, economics, management or an aviation-related field from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., AACSB if degree is from a college of business) by the start of employment.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
Candidates should demonstrate a record of high-quality teaching along with evidence of high-quality industry professional engagement and/or academic experience in aviation-related risk management, insurance, finance or accounting. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to this position.

License/Certification Required

Description of the Department or Unit
The Walker College of Business delivers transformational educational experiences that prepare and inspire students to be ethical, innovative, and engaged business leaders who positively impact our communities both locally and globally. The values of the Walker College are in keeping with those of Appalachian State University:

• Faculty excellence in teaching and all forms of scholarship
• Sustainability and resilience
• Public service and engagement with the community
• Global perspective

Additional information about the Walker College of Business, the university, and the surrounding area is located at business.appstate.edu
The Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance includes more than 20 full-time finance, risk management/insurance and business law faculty serving approximately 650 undergraduate majors in finance/banking and risk management/insurance. The department also provides classes for the MBA and other graduate programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will provide evidence of an ongoing commitment to excellence in student instruction and engagement and maintain strong relationships with professional organizations. Non-tenure track faculty typically teach 12 credit hours per semester and serve on department, college, and university committees. The candidate chosen for this position will receive reassigned time from the normal teaching load to lead design and implementation of aviation management programming at App State's Hickory campus.
Evidence of industry and/or academic experience in the field of aviation management with a significant history of industry professional engagement is strongly preferred. Executive-in-Residence is expected to collaborate with the college and department to develop academic program(s) in aviation risk management and related disciplines.

Proposed Date of Hire: 01/05/2026
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 10/16/2025

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52759