Aviation Center Director & Practice Professor

Texas State University; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Work-life balance resources

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive university community

Retirement plans

Job summary

Texas State University is seeking an Associate Professor of Practice & Director for the new Center for Aviation Excellence in the College of Applied Arts. The role requires aviation leadership, program development, and coordination of air traffic control, aviation mechanics, and aviation management programs.

The Director will oversee center development, assist with existing aviation degree programs, contribute to instruction, and report to the Dean of the CoAA.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer the Center for Aviation Excellence within the CoAA.
• Coordinate existing aviation degree programs across fixed wing, rotor wing, and ATC.
• Contribute to instruction in aviation programs based on expertise and needs.
• Report to the Dean of the College of Applied Arts (CoAA).
• Provide operational leadership and drive program development and partnerships.

Skills

Aviation leadership

Aviation experience

FAA regulations knowledge

Supervisory experience

OJTI experience

Operations management

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Texas State University is seeking an Associate Professor of Practice & Director for the new Center for Aviation Excellence in the College of Applied Arts. The role requires aviation leadership, program development, and coordination of air traffic control, aviation mechanics, and aviation management programs.

The Director will oversee center development, assist with existing aviation degree programs, contribute to instruction, and report to the Dean of the CoAA.