Assistant Professor, Aviation

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in Kentucky seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Aviation to begin January 6, 2026. Applicants should hold a relevant master's degree, with preference for a doctorate in aviation or aerospace, alongside industry experience. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses and maintaining a scholarly agenda. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong communication skills and commitment to teaching excellence. This is a full-time position with no visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution; preference for aviation or aerospace.
• Three years of relevant experience required.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Aviation Professional Flight.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda.
• Conduct academic advising for related students.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Commitment to teaching excellence

Continuous improvement process

Education

Relevant master's degree

Doctorate in a related field

Job description

Hours Per Week: 37.5 hrs per week or more

Title: Assistant Professor, Aviation

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: Tenure Track - 30 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Aaron Kuster

Job Summary / Basic Functions

The EKU School of Aviation invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor to begin January 6, 2026. Applicants should hold a relevant master's degree from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to applicants with an emphasis in an Aviation or Aerospace subject area, with a doctorate in a related field and recent aviation industry experience/flight ratings.

This position serves the Aviation program (Professional Flight). It requires excellent written and oral communication skills; commitment to a continuous improvement process and the outcome-based assessment of the programs; and commitment to teaching excellence, service, and scholarship. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the Aviation program (Professional Flight) in a workload consistent with the needs and priorities of the college and institution.

The successful candidate will also maintain an active scholarly agenda; conduct academic advising for professional flight, aerospace management, and unmanned aircraft systems students; and participate in service to the department, university, and community. Additional responsibilities may include: serving as faculty advisor for student organizations; developing and fostering aviation industry connections; participating in curriculum implementation, revision, and evaluation; and participating in recruitment events.

Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following qualifications: an aviation-related terminal degree, applicable flight ratings, recent experience in the aviation industry or an aviation academic setting, and experience with a University FAR Part 141 Flight Training program.

The University places a high priority on being leaders in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: A relevant master's degree from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to applicants with an emphasis in an Aviation or Aerospace subject area, with a doctorate in a related field and recent aviation industry experience/flight ratings.
• Experience: Three Years
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills; commitment to a continuous improvement process and the outcome-based assessment of the programs; and commitment to teaching excellence, service, and scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for a terminal degree related to aviation.
• Applicable flight ratings.
• Recent experience in the aviation industry or an aviation academic setting.
• Experience with a University FAR Part 141 Flight Training program.

Job Duties and Additional Information

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-aviation-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states-e0216936-eaad-4825-9e51-4f232f46eb41