Assistant Professor - Dept. Aviation Science & Management, Dual Enrollment (Clayton County)

Inside Higher Ed; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Parental Leave

Retirement

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A public state university in Georgia seeks an Assistant Professor in Aviation Science to teach undergraduate courses primarily in high schools for dual enrollment programs. The candidate will also be involved in mentoring students and developing course materials. A Master’s Degree in Aviation is required, and teaching experience in aviation is preferred. This full-time position includes comprehensive benefits and a workload of 12 to 15 credit hours per semester.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Aviation required.
• Extensive experience in Aviation may substitute if degree is not in Aviation.
• Ability to teach various aviation courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach aviation undergraduate courses at high schools in Clayton County.
• Advise and mentor aviation students.
• Develop course outlines and evaluations.

Skills

Teaching a broad array of aviation training courses

Mentoring students

Course development

Knowledge of FAA regulations

Education

Master’s Degree in Aviation

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Professor - Dept. Aviation Science & Management, Dual Enrollment (Clayton County)

Location: MGA Eastman Campus

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 295820

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Department Information

The courses in the Department of Aviation Science and Management provide foundational knowledge to students in Flight Technology, Air Traffic Control, Aviation Management, and other aviation programs through core aviation academics. In addition to the foundational academic coursework, the Department delivers the ground school courses required by the FAA under 14CFR Part 141 for training from private pilots through Airplane Multi-Engine Commercial, CFI, and CFII. Degree programs in the ASM department are the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science and Management with tracks in Flight and Management (available online). The Department of ASM also offers an Associate of Applied Science in Air Traffic Management degree as well as certificates in Airline Management and Airport Management.

Job Summary

This is a 10-month position with a teaching load of 12 to 15 semester hours per semester of undergraduate courses (depending on degree) in areas to include, but not limited to: aircraft systems, crew resource management, flight operations, and FAR Part 141 ground school courses. Courses for this position will be taught onsite at high schools located in Clayton County as part of the institution’s dual enrollment initiatives. The primary students served in this role will be high school students enrolled in dual enrollment aviation programs. Work will also include participation in research in a variety of aviation-related subjects consistent with education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach various aviation undergraduate courses (15 credit hours per semester) in the Aviation Science and Management Department
• Instruct dual enrollment aviation courses at local high school sites in Clayton County
• Advise and mentor aviation students on academic and career aspirations
• Develop course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and lab projects
• Construct training aids and mock-ups
• Instruct the Aviation Science and Management courses
• Evaluate student achievement and competence
• Collaborate with faculty and industry advisory committee
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and use D2L, the online teaching and learning platform

Required Qualifications

• Required Educational Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Aviation required.
• Required Experience: If Master’s or Doctorate Degree is not in Aviation, extensive experience in Aviation along with a Master’s or Doctorate Degree will be required for this position.
• Other Required Qualifications: Demonstrate ability to teach a broad array of aviation training courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Educational Qualifications: Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a doctoral degree in aviation
• Preferred Experience: Civilian aviation experience with a background in FAR Part 121 or 135 operations, Industry experience in aviation, Teaching experience in aviation
• Other Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a doctoral degree in aviation, Although this position does not involve flight instruction, possession of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certificated Flight Instructor rating (CFI) and/or Ground Instructor certificates (AGI, IGI).

Required Documents to Attach

1. Letter of interest including teaching philosophy
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
4. Names and contact information for three references.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 877.251.2644. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is a full-time, 10-month, faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.