Associate Professor of Practice

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Supportive campus community

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas seeks an Associate Professor of Practice & Director to lead the new CoAA Center for Aviation Excellence. This full-time role oversees development of aviation degree programs and concentrations in air traffic control, aviation mechanics, and aviation management, while supporting existing programs.

The Director will contribute to instruction, manage operations and personnel, and report to the Dean.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 yrs aviation experience.
• Minimum of 3 yrs aviation leadership experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAA regulations and processes.
• Supervisory experience.
• On-the-job instructor (OJTI) experience.
• Leadership experience managing operations, personnel, and program administration.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers the Center for Aviation Excellence.
• Coordinates existing aviation degree programs in the College of Applied Arts.
• Contributes to instruction within aviation programs based on expertise.
• Reports to the Dean of the CoAA.

Skills

Aviation leadership

FAA regulations knowledge

Supervisory experience

On-the-job instructor experience

Operations & personnel management

Instructional capability

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Associate Professor of Practice & Director

Job Posting Number: 2027056APF

Position Description

A full-time Director with aviation experience and expertise isneeded for the new College of Applied Arts (CoAA) Center forAviation Excellence. The Director will be integral in developmentand administration of the center which will be comprised of planneddegree programs and concentrations – air traffic control, aviationmechanics, and aviation management. Additional responsibilities ofthe Director will include assistance with coordination of existingaviation degree programs in the College of Applied Arts – fixedwing and rotor wing. The Director will also contribute toinstruction within the aviation programs based on expertise andprogrammatic needs. The Director will report to the Dean of theCoAA. We welcome applicants with operational expertise, leadershipexperience, and a passion for aviation education.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 yrs of aviation experience.
• Minimum of 3 yrs. of aviation leadership experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAA regulations and processes.
• Supervisory experience.
• On-the-job instructor (OJTI) experience.
• Leadership experience managing operations, personnel, andprogram administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ATC En Route and TowerSpecialties.
• Experience as a supervisor in aviation field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fixed wing, rotor wing, and airtraffic control components of aviation.

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date: 11/15/2026

Open Until Filled? No

Quicklink:

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58746

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in thenation.