Assistant Professor of Aviation (Tenure-Track)

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Official TSU Title Assistant Professor of Aviation (Tenure-Track) Grant Title n/a Job Description Summary / TWC Summary Texas Southern University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Aviation within the College of Science, Engineering & Technology (COSET). The successful candidate will support the continued growth of the TSU Aviation Program, which operates within an FAA Part 141 training environment and prepares students for careers in professional aviation, airline operations, aviation management, and related aviation fields. The faculty member will teach undergraduate aviation courses, mentor students, support industry partnerships, and contribute to the program's mission of producing highly skilled aviation professionals prepared for leadership in the aviation industry. Essential Duties Summary The successful candidate must be capable of teaching courses in one or more of the following aviation areas:

Faculty are expected to utilize modern instructional technology, simulation platforms, and aviation training tools to enhance classroom instruction and support experiential learning. The teaching load is typically 24 credit hours per academic year (fall and spring semesters), with the possibility of reassignment for research, program development, or administrative duties. % FTE 1.0 Hiring Range $80,000.40-$108,001.00 Education Required: Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Aviation, Aviation Management, or a closely related field

(ABD candidates may be considered if the terminal degree is completed prior to the start date.) Required Licensing/Certification Preferred:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The faculty member will:

Research and Service Expectations Faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly activities consistent with university promotion and tenure expectations, including:

Faculty will also participate in:

Work Experience Required:

Preferred:

Working/Environmental Conditions Participate in faculty governance and committee service Contribute to aviation program development initiatives Assist in maintaining relationships with airline partners and aviation stakeholders Support aviation program accreditation and assessment processes Desired start date Position End Date (if temporary)

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Close Date Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Open to all applicants.

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