Aircraft Maintenance Leadership Lecturer

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Job Title:

Aircraft Maintenance Leadership Lecturer

Department:

Engineering | Center for Aviation Studies

The Center for Aviation Studies (aviation.osu.edu) at The Ohio State University invites applications for a 10-week (Part-Time) Lecturer appointment in Aircraft and Vehicle Maintenance Technician Leadership Certificate Program.  The certificate program will be comprised of four courses, each focused on a unique aspect of leadership

Position Overview

The Aircraft Maintenance Leadership Lecturer are a non-tenure track part-time position and will be responsible for teaching and course development within the Center for Aviation Studies. Courses are taught online and will support the aircraft and vehicle maintenance technician leadership certificate for non-academic credit. These courses are offered as part of the College of Engineering’s Distance Learning Program and have students from a variety of maintenance backgrounds enrolled. Experience in teaching students from a variety of academic backgrounds is required. 

The selected candidates will be contracted to develop one of the four courses during the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Upon successful development, the candidate will begin teaching the course. The courses will be offered in succession, starting with the first course in Summer 2026. The first candidate will develop Course 1: Management & Organizational Leadership for Aircraft & Vehicle Maintenance Teams. Additional candidates will be hired for the development and delivery of each subsequent course.

Management & Organizational Leadership for Aircraft & Vehicle Maintenance Teams (offered Summer 2026) Aircraft & Vehicle Maintenance Service Center Accounting & Bookkeeping (offered Fall 2026) Aircraft & Vehicle Maintenance Service Center Customer Relations & Communications (offered Spring 2027) Inventory & Logistics for Aircraft & Vehicle Maintenance Service Centers (offered Spring 2027)

Performance Objectives

• Presenting course material and guiding students through assignments
• Creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment
• Demonstrated commitment to student success.
• Collaboration with fellow instructors

Education and Experience Requirements

Required

• Valid aircraft maintainers’ certificate or equivalent automotive certification
• 10 years of maintenance experience with progressive roles and responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills.  
• A commitment to or demonstrated efforts in teaching that reflect Ohio State’s Shared Values. 

Desired

• Two or more years of teaching experience at the community college level or higher.
• Collegiate or industry recognized course development a