Lecturer or Professional Practice Assistant Professor - Aviation Maintenance

Aviation Maintenance Technician Program Faculty MemberUtah State University's School of Professional and Technical Education is seeking a faculty member to teach within an FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician program. The successful candidate will provide high-quality instruction in aviation maintenance courses with specific focus on the Airframe and Powerplant content within Aviation Maintenance. Other courses applicable to the broader Aviation Technology fields may be assigned as necessary and appropriate based upon candidate credentials.Candidates must demonstrate experience with effective instructional design, online learning management systems, and course development, or the ability and willingness to develop proficiency in these areas.This is a 9-month, academic-year, non-tenure track, benefited position beginning January 1 or August 2027. Additional summer month funding of up to three months may be available based on program needs and candidate initiative. During the first two academic years, two additional months of funding are guaranteed. It is expected this position will be appointed at the Lecturer or Professional Practice Assistant Professor ranks depending on candidate qualifications.This program will be developed at the Utah State University - Eastern campus in Price, Utah, with a new hangar/laboratory facility being built at the Carbon County Airport. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. We are seeking experienced individuals who are committed to student success and who contribute to a culture of learning, collaboration, integrity, excellence, and diversity.The successful candidate will have experience in the aviation industry, higher education or both. Primary teaching responsibilities include courses within the FAA Part 147 maintenance curriculum, aligned with the established Aviation Maintenance program at USU. Sample courses include: Aircraft Components and Principles, Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems, Aircraft Reciprocating/Turbine Engines, Aircraft Electrical Systems and Components. A full-time teaching load consists of 24-30 credit hours per academic year.This is a full-time faculty appointment with 95% teaching and 5% service role distribution, and may include the following:Teach approximately 12-15 credit hours of undergraduate and/or graduate courses per semester in Aviation Technology. Summer instructional responsibilities may be available based upon programmatic need.Provide overall leadership for AMT programming at USU Eastern and work to develop a good working relationship with other departmental faculty and staff.Assist with student advising, career mentoring, and student organization activities.Assist in student recruitment and retention, alumni and industry relations, program marketing/public relations, and other program needs.Participate in service activities, including committee assignments that support departmental, college, university, and professional organizations.Engage in ongoing professional development, including conferences, professional organizations, and contributions to the aviation and higher education communities.Minimum Qualifications:Certified Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificateAt least three years of aviation maintenance experience, aviation maintenance teaching experience at the collegiate level, or a combination of both.Excellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent computer and technology skillsExperience working with students in mentoring/advising rolesPreferred Qualifications:Associate's degree or higher in aviation maintenance, or a related field.Master's degree required for appointment at the Professional Practice Assistant Professor rank.Record of professional development in aviation, including publications, presentations, certificationsInstructional design and curriculum development for collegiate coursesFAA licensure and/or certification in other aviation subjects (e.g. UAS/Fixed Wing)Along with the online application, please attach:ResumeThree professional references with contact informationCover Letter describing your qualifications for the positionCopy of FAA certificationUnofficial electronic transcript for all degrees**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits