Adjunct Faculty - Aviation Safety

POSITION: Adjunct Faculty

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Aviation Safety

PAY RANGE: $450 - $1,300 per semester credit hour (SCH). Faculty are contracted per SCH. Actual compensation within this range is determined by factors including academic credentials, relevant professional experience, discipline, and course enrollment. Courses with lower enrollment may be prorated within this range in accordance with university policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree or above in a related field is preferred.
• Extensive relevant professional aviation experience may substitute for a graduate degree.
• This role is ideal for individuals passionate about combining aviation expertise with leadership education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing course content in one of the following areas:
  • Aviation Safety
• Coordinating curriculum development with the Director of Aviation.
• Conducting in-person instruction and online sessions when necessary, ensuring engagement in advanced aviation topics.
• Assessing and evaluating student performance based on industry standards and academic expectations.
• Following EMU's academic policies, procedures, and term schedules.
• Participating in faculty development events to remain current in aviation education and leadership methodologies.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Contracted on a per-course basis.
• Salary is commensurate with the highest degree level obtained.

APPOINTMENT DATE:

• Starting in the Spring 26/27 term.

• EMU retains the option to fill or keep the position open at any time.

WHY TEACH AT EMU?

• Opportunity to teach and mentor students in your area of expertise
• Flexible scheduling that compliments a clinical practice, research, or other professional work
• Be part of a campus community focused on academic excellence, peace and justice, and active faith

INQUIRIES: Application review begins immediately and is ongoing. Application materials including cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and contact information for three professional references should be submitted with the application. The cover letter should include information on how the candidate's experience will contribute to EMU's mission. The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts upon hire.

HOW TO APPLY: Select Apply and follow instructions. If you are a current employee, log into your Paycom account to apply.

Eastern Mennonite University (http://www.emu.edu) is a private, faith-based, liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, Virginia known for academic excellence and affordability with a focus on service, social justice, and global engagement. With more than 1500 students studying at our main campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia; at our Lancaster, Pennsylvania instructional site; and online, EMU offers rigorous academic study at the undergraduate and graduate level.

EMU is committed to an inclusive and equitable campus community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and can be their authentic self. Our goal is to remove the barriers that underrepresented and marginalized groups have frequently encountered in our society. We commit to address the structures that produce discrimination, racial injustice, gender inequities and other forms of oppression, and to fully include LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and other members of historically minoritized communities.

EMU encourages students, faculty and staff to live their faith and values through service to others, peacemaking, cross-cultural engagement and sustainability. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMU is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who would deepen the diversity of the University.