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:

Appointment Percentage:

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