Adjunct Faculty - Aviation Science

Eastern New Mexico University; Portales (NM); On-site; USD 1,500 - 2,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Sick time

403(b)

Retirement plan

Job summary

A regional university in Portales is seeking part-time resource faculty to teach aviation science courses starting Fall 2025. Responsibilities include designing course materials, addressing student inquiries, fostering a comfortable learning environment, creating assessments, and providing performance feedback. Candidates must hold a master's degree in aviation, aeronautics, or a related field. This position offers flexible, part-time hours and serves a key role in the Aviation Science Program.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a master's degree in aviation, aeronautics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and review course materials and syllabi.
• Address students' questions and offer feedback on assignments.
• Foster a classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning.
• Keep abreast of advancements in the field and integrate new knowledge into lessons.
• Create assessments that comply with departmental regulations and requirements.
• Prepare students for assessments and provide constructive performance feedback.
• Provide additional support to students in need and schedule consultation times upon request.
• Suggest additional readings or provide guidance to students as necessary.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in aviation, aeronautics, or a related field

Job description

Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, sick time, 403(b), retirement plan.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites qualified candidates to teach aviation science courses as part-time resource faculty in the Aviation Science Program. Adjunct faculty positions are part-time, temporary appointments determined by the needs of the university. The anticipated start date is Fall 2025.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and review course materials and syllabi.
• Address students' questions and offer feedback on assignments.
• Foster a classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning.
• Keep abreast of advancements in the field and integrate new knowledge into lessons.
• Create assessments that comply with departmental regulations and requirements.
• Prepare students for assessments and provide constructive performance feedback.
• Provide additional support to students in need and schedule consultation times upon request.
• Suggest additional readings or provide guidance to students as necessary.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

Candidates must possess a master's degree in aviation, aeronautics, or a related field.

Working Conditions

Physical demand and working conditions: Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.

Additional Information

Salary

Salary is based on degree and experience and paid on credit hour basis.

Condition of Employment

Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions

Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application.

Required Documents

Curriculum vitae
Transcripts (Official)

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