Career Opportunities
Delta State University
Chair, Commercial Aviation
Position Type: Administrative
Department: Department of Commercial Aviation
Posting Number: 201201621
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 chair will provide strategic leadership and direction for the planning, development, and safe, efficient delivery of the Commercial Aviation program. The successful candidate will promote faculty engagement in undergraduate and graduate program planning, including curriculum refinement, assessment, and accreditation. The chair must lead efforts to maintain Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI ) accreditation and ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA ) standards. The chair will foster an environment that supports scholarly activities, faculty professional development, externally funded research, and grant initiatives, while overseeing selected budgetary activities. The chair will also drive initiatives to enhance student enrollment and retention, prioritizing flightline safety and academic excellence. Additionally, the chair will coordinate outreach efforts, including fundraising and building relationships with key external stakeholders, supervise staff, maintain critical assets, and perform other duties as assigned by the dean.
Reporting to the chair are faculty, adjunct professors, the Director of Flight Operations, and other program-related staff. The chair will collaborate with the dean and other senior leaders on strategic planning and regularly communicate needs, opportunities, and risks regarding the Commercial Aviation Division and airport activities. The chair will teach aviation courses consistent with university needs.
Qualifications:
Candidates must hold at least a master’s degree in aviation or a related field from an accredited institution and have at least five years of experience in aviation or a related field. Excellent communication, teaching, leadership, and organizational skills are required.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate credits to teach aviation management and related courses.
Five-years experience in aviation, or related field, which include evidence of contribution to the industry, overseeing budgets, personnel and safety management, and operations.
Demonstrated ability and/or experience working collaboratively with students and/or colleagues to foster a supportive and effective learning and work environment.
Strategic management skills and professional acumen to oversee the department and engage with stakeholders.
Excellent communication and information management skills, including basic digital literacy, and the use of office management software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Effective track record of managing complex operations, including overseeing grants, partnerships, program development, fundraising, and external relations.
- Terminal degree in Aviation or related field. Research skills as demonstrated through peer-reviewed venues.
- Experience with flight training under FAA Part 141, 142, military, or equivalent. Successful track record of collegiate aviation teaching and academic leadership experience.
- Experience with maintaining specialized (AABI ) and regional accreditation.
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.
Additional Information:
Open Date: 06/13/2025
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/6303676
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.
Posted to UAA on 6/23/25
Rocky Mountain College
Assistant Professor, Safety Director, & Adjunct Instructor of Aviation (multiple positions)
The Aviation Program at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana invites qualified applicants to join our faculty,beginning on August 1, 2025. Ideally, we seek an Assistant Professor of Aviation (0.50 FTE) who could also serve as ourSafety Director (0.50 FTE). We are also amenable to separating out these functions in various ways, (e.g., having a distinct Safety Director and part-time adjunct instructor(s)). Interest in the latter should be directed to our Director of Aviation, Dan Hargrove (dan.hargrove@rocky.edu).
The full-time position includes teaching a half-time course load of 12 contact hours total for fall and spring semesters (on average, six per semester). It is a tenure-eligible position. During the summer, quarter-time responsibilities for safety would exist, with commensurate pay.
Additional duties could include instruction and coordination of Crew Resource Management training in the simulator. Thesuccessful candidate will be expected to teach a course load of six contact hours both fall and spring semesters. In this capacity, the successful candidate must have a broad background in aviation and be able to adapt to teaching a variety of aviation courses. These could include any FAA Part 141 ground school courses, aircraft systems and power plants, aviationsafety, a variety of topics in aviation management, airline dispatch, etc. A master’s degree in aviation, education, business or a related field is required for the full-time position. FAA Certified Flight Instructor certificate with Instrument Airplane (CFI-IA) rating or FAA Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) are desired. Experience as a pilot in a multi-crew aircraft is desired. Opportunities to teach as a CFI in an airplane could exist, if desired, but is notexpected of the employee. This person is a member of the Aviation Review Board assisting in the overall direction of the Aviation Program.
As the Safety Director, this position is responsible for leading all aspects of the Safety Program including but not limited to: development of Safety Management Systems, training, meetings, inspections and audits, the Safety Committee, relationships with FAA, and incident/accident· investigation. In the role of Aviation Safety Director, this position reports to the President of Rocky Mountain College for issues related to safety. This is to ensure critical safety issues can be handledoutside of the chain of command in the Aviation Program if necessary. On a day-to-day basis, this position reports to the Director of Aviation for issues related to safety. As suggested above, we are amenable to hiring a 0.50 FTE Safety Director separate from instructional capacity.
Any successful candidate must support and carry out the mission of the college as well as demonstrate a commitment to developing and enhancing a culture of rigor, excellence, and achievement. Starting salary will be in the low $60,000s forthe full-time position, with commensurate pay for part-time positions. Any questions regarding this position, including options for how it could be disarticulated, should be directed to the Director of Aviation, Dan Hargrove at dan.hargrove@rocky.edu. Specific questions about application status should be directed to Human Resources at humanresources@rocky.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, complete the Rocky Mountain College Faculty Employment Application.
In addition, for the full-time position, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and a list of at least three references to jobs@rocky.edu. Benefits are available for 0.50 FTE and above positions. They include medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, long term disability, short term disability, 403(b) retirement plan and tuition remission. Applicants must successfully complete a background check before hiring.
The Aviation Program offers majors in Aeronautical Science (Professional Pilot), Aviation Management and UncrewedAerial Systems. Information about the Aviation Program is available at https://www.rocky.edu/aviation. The Collegeowns a fleet of eleven aircraft located two miles away at the Billings Airport and trains students from private pilot throughall flight instructor ratings. Rocky Mountain College is a private, comprehensive, baccalaureate college. Information about Rocky Mountain College is available at https://www.rocky.edu. Billings is the largest city inMontana. It is a growing community of about 125,000 people located along the Yellowstone River, near the BeartoothMountains and Yellowstone National Park that serves as the center of culture, commerce and health care for a multi-state region.
Rocky Mountain College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Posted to UAA on 6/4/25