What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aviation Adjunct Faculty - In-person Instructor SPRING 2026 position at Eastern Mennonite University?
POSITION: Adjunct Aviation Instructor – Bachelor of Science in Leadership & Organizational Management with Aviation Concentration
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 and organizational management education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To serve as an adjunct aviation instructor in the Leadership & Organizational Management with Aviation Concentration program. This is contracted on a term-by-term basis, teaching a course load not to exceed 17 semester hours per calendar year, and including the following duties:
- Develop and manage course content in one of the following areas:
- AVIA 120 Aircraft Systems
- Coordinate curriculum with the Director of Aviation;
- Conduct in-person instruction and online sessions when necessary, ensuring engagement in advanced aviation topics;
- Assess and evaluate student performance based on industry standards and academic expectations;
- Follow EMU's academic policies, procedures, and term schedules;
- Participate in faculty development events to remain current in aviation education and leadership methodologies.
POSITION DETAILS: Faculty are contracted on a per-course basis. Salary is commensurate with the highest degree level obtained.
APPOINTMENT DATE: Spring 2026 (January). EMU reserves the right to fill the position at any time or keep the position open.
INQUIRIES: Application review begins immediately. Application materials include the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and contact information for three professional references: peer, supervisor, and student. Official transcripts are required before contracts are executed.
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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.