The Department of Engineering and Technology at Southeast Missouri State University invites qualified professionals to apply for the vacancy of the tenure-track position on Engineering and Technology – Aviation. The position will involve in following duties

• Developing courses and curriculum for a commercial-pilot-training bachelor-degree program meeting requirements of both the FAA 14 CFR Part 141 and the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) accreditation.
• Similarly, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in aviation, unmanned aircraft systems, and potentially other areas as assigned and qualified.
• Assisting with a partnership (including its development) to provide flight training for the program
• Developing conduct any laboratory activities and maintain equipment and facilities associated with the onsite courses taught.
• Also, establishing a productive research program to support undergraduate degree programs.
• Developing relationships with the aviation industry and foster opportunities to provide professional training opportunities to external partners.
• Furthermore, advising students and providing service to the Department/College/University.

Requirements 

Candidates must have the following qualifications in order to be eligible for this vacancy at Southeast Missouri State University

• MS (preference for Ph.D.) in Aviation or directly related field (Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university.
• Appropriate FAA certifications and ratings to perform assigned duties (such as Ground and/or Flight Instructor FAA Certifications).
• Ability to teach high-quality courses in areas such as flight theory, commercial pilot, instrumentation, flight operations, professional pilot, aviation safety, and FAA policy.
• Relevant instructional and/or professional experience with a preference for experience in commercial/professional aviation and/or flight instruction.
• Evidence of effective communication skills including oral, written, and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to conduct and publish research and other scholarly activities.
• Student-oriented mindset, including the ability to advise and mentor students and promote the department.
• Commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the University community.
• Furthermore, commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multi-cultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities.

Southeast Missouri State University is a public university in the state of Missouri at Cape Girardeau. The university offers over 200 areas of study; including undergraduate degrees as well as master’s degrees and a cooperative Ed.D. program with the University of Missouri.