Aviation, Assistant Professor (AA26002)

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Working Title:

Aviation, Assistant Professor (AA26002)

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:

Mankato

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$64,066.00 - $186,015.00

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)

Salary Type: Depends on qualifications

Job Description

The tenure track faculty member is required to meet the demands of a robust and growing aviation program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The additional teaching demands are being experienced at all levels of the program. This faculty position should expect to teach both entry level courses as well as the more advanced, senior level courses in professional flight, but also in aviation management, if required.

• A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.

• The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.

• May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university’s additional locations, as assigned.

• The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.

• All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement)

• Teaching courses in undergraduate Aviation program, including Aviation Management courses.

• Teach standard teaching load of 24 credits per academic year with demonstrated competence in professional pilot and management areas of specialization.

• Engage in research/scholarship and service.

• Advise undergraduate students.

• Contribute to program and course development, including assessment of student learning.

• Participate in Aviation Department activities including student recruitment, retention and completion and maintaining Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) accreditation.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S./M.A. in Aviation, Aerospace, Aviation Management, Aeronautics, or closely related field. (Conferred on an official transcript by the time of hire.)

• Demonstrated professional Aviation/Airline experience or research competence.

• Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens, including social justice and/or anti-racism, to the role.

Preferred Qualification 

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

• Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.

• Doctoral degree in Aviation, Aerospace, Aviation Management, Aeronautics, Safety, Human Factors, Juris Doctor, DBA, or a closely related field.

• Ground or Flight Instructor Certificate (Conferred within one year of hire.)

• Professional Pilot and/or Instructor pilot experience, 121 Airline Crew experience

• Background and experience together with demonstrated competence to teach Aviation/Airline Management coursework.

• Dispatcher Licensure or knowledge and experience in aircraft/airline dispatching.

• Experience with and knowledge of Airline Unions and the various internal contracts.

• Breadth of experience that include multiple interests within the aviation field.

• Experience using data to make informed decisions and to generate goals and reports.

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