Career Opportunities

Delta State University

Chair, Commercial Aviation
 
Position Type: Administrative
 
Department: Department of Commercial Aviation
 
Posting Number: 201201576
 
Full or Part Time: Full Time
 
Tenure/Non-Tenure: Non-Tenure Track
 
Salary Basis: 
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources._Basis
 
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will facilitate faculty engagement in undergraduate and graduate program planning, including collegiate curriculum planning, academic program planning and assessment and accreditation, oversee airport activities, teach aviation courses, assume administrative duties for the division, lead the effort to secure Aviation Accreditation Board International accreditation status, create an environment that oversees and supports scholarly activities, externally funded research and faculty professional development, oversee activities to enhance student enrollment and retention with an emphasis on student academic excellence and diversity, coordinate outreach activities including assisting in fundraising and developing pertinent external constituencies, supervise staff, and assume other duties as assigned by the dean.
 
The chair will provide leadership and direction in the planning, development, and delivery of the Commercial Aviation program. This position directs and coordinates the academic, operational, personnel, student, and selected budgetary activities of the division. The chair will communicate needs, opportunities, and risks regarding the Commercial Aviation Division with the dean and other senior administrators.
 
Qualifications:
 Candidates must have at least a Master’s degree in Aviation or a related field from an accredited institution, and at least 5 years experience in an aviation related field and excellent communication and organizational skills. 
 
Salary:
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.
 
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include the names and contact information of 3-5 references. Letters of recommendation are optional. If you would like to add a letter of recommendation please upload them with your application under optional documents. You may also have them emailed to DSUHRJobs@deltastate.edu. Once letters are received we will add them to your application materials.
 
Open Date: 01/06/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes
 
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/5933248
 
Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity. Delta State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.

Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University

Posted to UAA on 12/20/24

• Earned Master’s degree, preferably in Aviation, Business, Education, Management, or Safety (with advanced flight ratings and five years aviation industry experience)
• Logged flight hours equivalent to an FAA Part 141 Assistant Chief Instructor
• Demonstrated success in teaching at the college or university level
• Willingness to teach a wide range of courses at all levels and through various modalities (e.g. in-person, online, or hybrid)
• Research, teaching, service or other experience that has prepared the candidate to contribute to CWU's commitment to the engagement and inclusion of culturally diverse students.
• Experience working effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the university philosophy

• University-level teaching experience
• Experience in flight program curriculum development and improvement
• Scholarship/creative activities interests
• Service interests
• Earned Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) preferably in Aviation, Business, Education, Management, or Safety
• Collegiate Aviation teaching experience
• Experience working with a diverse student population
• Experience or interest in developing and teaching online courses
• Experience in curriculum development and improvement
• Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote inclusion.
• A record of promoting inclusivity in classrooms and academic work environments. 
• Experience or interest in mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to incorporate multicultural perspectives and issues into curriculum and classroom conversations.
• Research program that reflects the needs of minority or underserved populations. 
• Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students through teaching and/or mentoring activities. 
• Demonstrated training in and/or experience in implementing anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion-related materials or pedagogical practices in credit-bearing courses, certificate programs, or professional development type trainings, workshops, or seminars

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.

• A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting; and (c) detail how teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic fields (applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further CWU's commitment to diversity);
• Curriculum Vitae including work history, education, training and contact information for three professional references;
• Teaching interests;
• Statement of teaching philosophy;
• Research statement; 
• Writing sample; and
• Copies of highest degree held.