Faculty Specialist I/II - 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 F350P Job Type Tenure Track Pay Type Exempt/Salaried Pay Grade FS1/FS2 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 an academic year, tenure-track faculty position. As faculty specialist-lecturer, applicants will have the opportunity to teach the next generation of aviation professionals in state-of-the-art facilities. The position will teach primarily in aviation flight science and aviation management and operations programs. 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 experience into a top collegiate program to enhance student learning.

Major Duties

• Teach up to 15 credits in the fall and spring for a total of no more than 30 credits of regularly scheduled courses or their equivalent over an academic year.
• Fulfill curriculum development as part of normal workload.
• Carry out any administrative tasks assigned as part of normal workload.
• Fulfill bargaining unit workload requirements with equivalent administrative work.
• Serve as a resource for the college by participating in service work related to various committees, professional societies, and community organizations.
• Be available to assist students with course advising, orientation, and individual mentoring.
• Support the diverse curricula by maintaining the appropriate qualifications, proficiencies, and certificates to comply with governmental, organizational and accreditation requirements.
• Encourage and support student involvement in student organizations and internships.
• Maintain relevant relationships with the aviation industry and community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• FAA commercial pilot or airline transport pilot certificate with airplane SEL, MEL, and Instrument ratings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Significant related industry experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Airline Flight Operations
• Corporate/Business Aviation Flight Operations
• Safety
• Security
• Human Factors

Desired Qualifications

• Collegiate aviation teaching experience.
• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Dispatcher, CFI, CFI-I, MEI, IGI, AGI, or A&P certificates

Special Instructions to Applicants

For "Other" documents, please submit copies of FAA certificates.

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