Assistant Professor - Aviation Studies

Summary The College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering’s (CTAAE) - School of Aviation (SoA) at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor for its Aviation Studies program.
Our Aviation Studies program offers two Bachelor level degrees—Aviation Management and Operations (AMO), and Flight Technology and Operations (FTO).
The successful candidate for this position is expected to develop and teach courses at the undergraduate level in airline/airport management, airline operational control centers, airline finance, airline/airport planning and design, airport security, aviation management aviation safety and related fields.
Conduct research that leads to peer-reviewed publications in aviation management and/or related areas; actively seek external research support as appropriate.
Perform service to the department, college, and university as well as to the profession at a national level.
The BGSU School of Aviation is one of the largest aviation programs in the State of Ohio and in the US.
It is one of the few academic programs with an airport on its campus.
BGSU School of Aviation is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Part 141 flight school.
The expected start date is August 12, 2024.
The College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering is experiencing a significant growth enrollment, especially in the School of Aviation.
The School of Aviation is one of three schools in the CTAAE (the other two being the School of Built Environment and the School of Engineering).
The BGSU School of Aviation is one of the largest aviation programs in the State of Ohio and in the US.
Currently there are over 500 students enrolled between our Aviation Management and Operations (AMO) program, and Flight Technology and Operations (FTO) program.
It is one of the few academic programs in the country with an airport on its campus.
As a Public University for the Public Good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond.
Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation.
Supporting student success and outcomes, more than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across all majors, with nearly 80% holding terminal degrees in their field.
BGSU offers more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, 57 master’s programs and a significant number of certificate programs.
Guided by Forward, the BGSU strategic plan, the University’s research and creative activities have resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.
Committed to meeting workforce needs, BGSU is investing in in-demand academic programs.
The University recently established a School of Engineering, School of the Built Environment and School of Aviation.
As a national leader in innovative partnerships, BGSU provides comprehensive and connected opportunities for its learning community in and out of the classroom.
BGSU also has strategic partnerships in advanced manufacturing, aviation, forensic science and engineering fields.
For the fourth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No.
1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again.
BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No.
1 university in Ohio – public or private – for student experience.
Essential Functions -Teach and develop undergraduate courses in airline/airport management, airline operational control centers, airline finance, airline/airport planning and design, airport security, aviation management aviation safety or related fields.
- Conduct research that leads to peer-reviewed publications in aviation management and/or related areas.
- Actively seek external research support as appropriate.
- Perform service to the department, college, and university as well as to the profession at a national level.
Minimum Qualifications - A doctoral degree (or all but dissertation) or a terminal degree from an accredited institution in Aviation Management or related discipline.
Individuals who reasonably expect to complete their Ph.
D.
before the start date of the contract (August 12, 2024) will be considered.
Degree must be conferred prior to appointment in August 2024.
- At least two years of aviation industry experience with focus in one of the following areas: airline/airport management, airline operational control centers, airline finance, airport planning and design, airport security, aviation management aviation safety, aviation weather or related aviation fields.
Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrated ability to teach and develop aviation management courses at the undergraduate level.
- Demonstrated online teaching experience.
- Experience with using a learning management system for teaching purposes.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research in airline/airport management, airline operational control centers, airline finance, airline airport planning & design, airport security, aviation management aviation safety or related fields.
- FAA or other relevant industry certificates.
(e.
g.
, FAA Pilot Certificates, FAA Dispatcher Certificate, AAAE, CM or A.
A.
E.
certification) Additional Information Application Materials Required - Cover letter/letter of intent - Curriculum vitae - Statement of teaching philosophy - Unofficial transcripts for degrees completed - Copies of relevant certificates - Names and contact information of three professional references - Detailed statement of research plan (some start-up funding is available, based on the merit of the research plan) - Sample research articles, if available - Sample student evaluations, if available Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.
Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.
BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.
Application Deadline The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by November 15, 2023.
Salary & Benefits Competitive and commensurate with candidate’s experience and credentials.
Full benefits package available.
Further Information Please contact Mr.
James Adamcik, Search Committee Chair, School of Aviation, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403, jadamci@bgsu.
edu .
Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer .
We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.
edu.