Associate Professor - Aviation Science - College of Aviation - Tenure Track

Position Details

Posting Summary

College College Of Aviation Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs Department College of Aviation

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F366P Job Type Tenure Track Pay Type Exempt/Salaried Pay Grade I20 Campus Location WMU-Battle Creek - College of Aviation Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package. Number of Vacancies 1 General Summary

The College of Aviation at Western Michigan University invites applications for the J. Robert Duncan Endowed Professorship. This position is a continuing tenure-track position, which will include the title and responsibilities of Endowed Professor for the first five years. The position focuses on the application of advanced technology to improve learning, development of an applied research program to expand experiential learning, and collaboration on the development of an industry-style task card lab process. Applicants will join a supportive and collegial environment that values collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. This position represents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a dynamic academic community and to bring professional aviation leadership and maintenance experience into the classroom and laboratory to enhance student learning. The workload is anticipated to be 50/50 split between teaching and research/technology advancement in the program.

Major Duties

• Teach up to 12 credits in the fall and spring for a total of no more than 24 credits of regularly scheduled courses or their equivalent workload over an academic year.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, writing, and publication appropriate to the faculty member's discipline or interdisciplinary work.
• Enhance student hands-on learning and workforce readiness by integrating advanced technologies into aviation maintenance training.
• Establish a task-oriented lab system that mirrors real-world environments demonstrating how maintenance work is developed and delivered.
• Launch a student-led, faculty-mentored research program that engages undergraduates in solving real industry challenges.
• Support university operations through committee service and consultation with campus and community stakeholders.
• Other duties assigned by the Chair.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Significant related work experience in Aviation Maintenance.
• Demonstrated record of applied research with student involvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of advanced technology for teaching.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certification.

Desired Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
• Earned FAA flight, dispatcher, AGI, IGI and/or inspection.
• Demonstrated collegiate teaching experience.
• Demonstrate outstanding oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and presentation abilities, and a proven capacity to remain current with rapidly evolving technologies.
• Have a record of peer-reviewed scholarship related to aviation maintenance, aviation technology, or closely aligned areas.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For "Other" documents, please provide a photocopy of your valid A&P certificate as well as any other FAA certificates earned.

Additional Position Information

Go to: wmich.edu/hr/employees/faculty for benefits and other information.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References
• Other

Optional Documents