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New York, NY
Alexandria, Minnesota
Boston, Massachusetts
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted: 06-Feb-25
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: R122590
The Center for Aviation Studies is accepting applications for a full-time Lecturer appointment to teach undergraduate and/or graduate course(s)in the Center for Aviation Studies. Duties include but are not limited to: curriculum/syllabus design, content and materials development, teaching, and service activities. The selected candidate(s) will be expected to complete activities and provide support for developing and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students, depending on chosen candidates degree certification. The courses of interest for this position are the ground courses that accompany the flight labs of our professional pilot certificate and the new jet simulator courses under development. Other courses may be assigned as needed.
All courses are taught in person on the Universitys main campus or The Ohio State University Airport in Columbus, Ohio.
The Ohio State University will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Performance Objectives
- Presenting course material and guiding students through assignments
- Creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment
- Demonstrated commitment to student success.
- Collaboration with fellow instructors
Education and Experience Requirements
- Masters degree in an area of study applicable to the aviation industry or higher
- Experience as a flight instructor
- Experience operating turbine aircraft and advanced aircraft systems
- FAA Commercial Pilot certificate, with Instrument rating
- FAA Flight and Ground Instructor certificates, with Instrument rating
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to or demonstrated efforts in teaching that reflect Ohio States Shared Values.
Desired Qualifications
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate
- 5+ years with Boeing 737-800, -900, or MAX 7,8, or 9 models
- 10+ years of full-time experience working in the aviation industry
- Previous experience working in a collegiate aviation FAA Part 141 program
Research or project management experience
How to Apply
Please be aware that you will not be able to edit your application after you submit it (this includes application materials). Once you start the application you will need to fill it out to completion and upload each of the items listed below.
Please include all and only the following required application materials in the Application Documents section, found in the My Experience step (Step 2 of the application process):
- Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
- Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae)/Resume: Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your teaching, researching, and mentoring experience, and service. Please do not include pictures in your CV.
- Attachment 3: Teaching and Mentoring Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Brandon Mann or Blake Stringer at mann.123@osu.edu or stringer.97@osu.edu.
Department Information
The Center for Aviation Studies aviation programs span three colleges at the university:
College of Engineering Bachelor of Science in Aviation College of Arts & Sciences Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences: Air Transportation Fisher College of Business Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Aviation Management
The Center for Aviation Studies also offers the minor in aviation for students at the university. All aviation programs with the university have received accreditation from Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI). Each semester 300+ students participate in labs or coursework at the university airport, utilizing its fleet of 20 aircraft, flight simulators, air traffic control tower, weather station and communications and navigation systems. Through the Center of Aviation Studies, students have the option to attend the university's Flight Education program that is housed at the universitys airport.
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