Lecturer - Aeronautical Sciences

Texas Woman's University - Denton Campus

The Doswell School of Aeronautics Sciences

Title: Fulltime Lecturer

Date Closed: Review of applications will begin April 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The position is expected to begin by August 2025.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Doswell School Aeronautical Sciences department located in the Arts and Sciences academic division contributes significantly to the mission of the University through scholarly endeavors, engagement of students, and outreach to the community and the aviation profession. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science with two tracks: Professional Pilot and Aviation Management to begin in the 2024 academic year.

The Doswell School of Aeronautics Sciences at Texas Woman's University is seeking a Fulltime Lecturer faculty member. The candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the Aviation Science program to include courses associated with the CFR14 *141 flight training program.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation/Aeronautical Science, Professional Pilot, or related program specific to flight training

Preferred Educational Requirements:

• A master's degree with 18 graduate hours in aeronautical science or related field .

Minimum Certification Requirements

• Advanced Ground Instructor and Instrument Ground Instructor Rating with 1 or more years instructing at a certified flight school.
• Meet currency requirements per 14 CFR * 61.217.

Preferred Certification Qualifications:

• Commercial Pilot Certificate or ATP with:
  
  
  
  • Current Flight Instructor- Instrument Certificate with
    
    
    
    • 3-years flight and a total of 1000 hours training experience or other direct flight operations experience as a commercial pilot.
    
    
  
  

Note: Other qualifications and specific subject matter expertise related to aviation/aircraft operations may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

To apply, please submit any qualifications listed above.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Lecturer position is intended to provide classroom instruction for the Aviation Science program as a fulltime instructor. The position will instruct in all approved CFR 14 *141 Ground School Courses in the flight program to include Private Pilot, Instrument Flight, Commercial Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument. The instructor will also instruct in non-*141 Aviation Science (AVS) courses within the 60 Scholastic Credit Hours of the total BS Aviation Science degree curriculum. The position incudes participating in various program/school marketing and promotional events as well as service to professional organizations, and service to the university including participation in department, college and university committees.

TO APPLY:

Please submit the following items:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. One page Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Copy of undergraduate/graduate transcripts
5. Contact information for three professional references (name, address, email, phone number).
6. FAA Certifications
7. Other certifications or demonstrated examples of subject matter expertise.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:

Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the first and only university system in the nation with a woman-focused mission. TWU is a Hispanic Serving Institution and is a designated veteran-friendly campus. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. The College of Arts and Sciences, with over thirty-five percent of TWU's graduate and undergraduate population of over 16,000, prepares students for success in a global world. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton located 35 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the benefits of employment at TWU is available at benefits.

TWU strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

TWU is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, genetic information, or against qualified disabled persons.

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Individuals may qualify for a Veteran's Employment Preference or a Former Foster Youth Employment Preference over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification. If you believe you may qualify, click here for more information and instructions on how to claim an employment preference for this position: https://twu.edu/humanresources/careers-at-twu/employment-preference/

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.

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