Title: Assistant Professor (Aviation)

Employee Classification: FA - Faculty 16 and 24 Pay

Pay Grade: FA 01

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision: School of Tech Prof Services Mngmt

Department: College of Eng & Technology

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

The School of Technology Studies & Professional Services Management (STPSM) at Eastern Michigan University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Aviation Flight Program. This position supports both Aviation Flight Technology and Aviation Management Technology, with an emphasis on high-quality teaching, student mentorship, and professional engagement in a collegiate FAA Part 141 environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach a contractual load of undergraduate aviation courses as assigned by the
school.
• Provide ground instruction as appropriate within the FAA Part 141 flight program.
• Demonstrate excellence in student-centered aviation instruction, including the
ability to clearly explain complex regulatory, safety, and operational concepts.
• Employ sound pedagogical practices in both classroom and flight instruction
environments, emphasizing learning outcomes rather than personal flight
experience alone.
• Assess student learning using appropriate evaluation methods and provide
constructive, developmental feedback.
• Mentor students in professional judgment, decision-making, and ethical
responsibility within the aviation industry.
• Work with the School Director in planning, marketing, and recruiting activities.
• Confer periodically with the School Director on curriculum and instructional
matters.
• Work closely with the Director of Flight Operations to coordinate instructional and
operational needs of the flight program.
• Provide academic advising to undergraduate aviation students.
• Participate in curriculum development and revision to ensure alignment with FAA
regulations, industry standards, and emerging technologies.
• Engage in research, scholarly activity, or professional dissemination consistent
with expectations for tenure-track faculty.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university, including committee
participation and student support activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Aviation, Aeronautics, Aerospace, or a closely related field
OR
• Master’s degree plus (“Master’s +”) significant documented professional
credentials and experience as defined below.
Master’s Plus (“Master’s +”) Definition
Master’s degree in Aviation, Aeronautics, Aerospace, or a closely related field, plus:
Required:
• Current FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor –
Instrument (CFII) certificates
• Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate
AND at least two (2) of the following:
• Minimum of 3,000 total flight hours
• At least one FAA aircraft type rating
• Four (4) or more years of collegiate-level aviation instruction experience
• Documented experience in an aviation management or leadership role (e.g.,
Chief Flight Instructor, Director of Operations, safety manager, or comparable
position)
• Five (5) years or more experience in an aviation-related field. Pilot, FAA, Military
ATC.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching aviation-related courses and/or
providing flight instruction at the collegiate or professional level.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as an instructor, including the ability to articulate
teaching philosophy, instructional methods, and student learning outcomes.
• Experience using learning management systems and instructional technology for
course delivery.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in an FAA Part 141 flight training program.
• FAA 141 Assistant Flight/Ground Instructor Minimums
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAA regulations, aviation safety, and aviation law, 
and insurance.
• Experience with aviation safety management systems (SMS), airport operations,
or regulatory compliance.
• Experience designing or revising course content, including syllabi, assessments,
and instructional activities.
• Experience mentoring flight instructors or serving in instructional standardization
or leadership roles.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, such as student evaluations, peer
observations, curriculum development, or teaching awards.
• Evidence of or clear potential for scholarly or professional activity appropriate for
tenure.
• Additional certificates or qualifications UAS, A&P, Dispatch Certificate, ATC.

Special Instructions:

Application materials must include:
• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae, including publications, if any
• Statement of teaching philosophy (up to two pages) addressing the applicant’s
approach to aviation instruction and student learning
• Names and contact information for three professional references familiar with the
applicant’s qualifications
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Appointment Percentage:

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