"Faculty Specialist I or II - Aviation Management, Operations and Aviation Flight Science Lecturer - Tenure Track"

Position Details

Posting summary

College: College of Aviation

Executive area: Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department: College of Aviation

Posting detail information

Posting number: F246P

Job type: Tenure track

Pay type: Exempt/Salaried

Pay grade: FS1/FS2

Campus location: WMU-Battle Creek - College of Aviation

Salary range: Commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package.

Number of vacancies:

General summary

The College of Aviation at Western Michigan University seeks to fill an academic year, tenure-track faculty position. With three distinct programs, the College gives the faculty member the opportunity to teach in one specific program or across all three programs, all while supporting students and fellow faculty and staff. This is a great opportunity to join an exceptional team.

Major duties

• Teach up to 15 credits in the fall and spring for a total of no more than 30 credits of regularly scheduled courses or their equivalent over an academic year depending on faculty rank.
• Fulfill curriculum development as part of normal workload.
• Fulfill bargaining unit workload requirements with equivalent administrative work.
• Serve as a resource for the college by participating in service work related to various committees, professional societies and community organizations.
• Be available to assist students with course advising, orientation and individual mentoring.
• Encourage and support student involvement in student organizations and internships.
• Support the diverse curricula by maintaining appropriate qualifications, and proficiencies.
• Maintain relevant relationships with the aviation industry and community.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited institution.
• FAA CPL or ATPL with airplane SEL and MEL and instrument.
• Background in the aviation field in one or more of the following: airline operations, corporate aviation, management, operations, finance, supply chain management, safety, security, human factors, or accident investigation.
• Significant related work experience.
• Excellent communication skills including computer skills.

Desired qualifications

• Earned graduate degree from an accredited institution.
• Collegiate teaching experience.
• FAA flight, maintenance, AGI, IGI and/or dispatcher certification.

Special instructions to applicants

For other documents, the candidate is welcome to include relevant documents that support their expertise, experience, and/or research background. All documents to be submitted electronically, PDF preferred.

Additional position information

The primary location for this position is the Aviation Campus in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Secondary location is the main campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan.