Aviation, Assistant Professor (AA26003)
Aviation, Assistant Professor (AA26003)
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Working Title:
Aviation Assistant Professor (AA26003)Institution:
Minnesota State University MankatoClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
209: Inter Faculty OrganizationCity:
MankatoFLSA:
Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited AcademicSalary Range:
$64066.00 - $186015.00Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on March 1 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)
Salary Type: Depends on qualifications
Job Description
The tenure track faculty member is required to meet the demands of a robust and growing aviation program at Minnesota State University Mankato. The additional teaching demands are being experienced at all levels of the program. This faculty position should expect to teach both entry level courses as well as the more advanced senior level courses in professional flight but also in aviation management if required.
A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face hybrid and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus online and/or at the universitys additional locations as assigned.
The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design instruction and evaluation conduct research productively and mentor students in research help create innovative strategies for student recruitment retention and completion and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research in continuing preparation and study in contributing to student growth and development and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFOMaster Agreement)
Teaching courses in undergraduate Aviation program including Aviation Management courses.
Teach standard teaching load of 24 credits per academic year with demonstrated competence in professional pilot and management areas of specialization.
Engage in research/scholarship and service.
Advise undergraduate students.
Contribute to program and course development including assessment of student learning.
Participate in Aviation Department activities including student recruitment retention and completion and maintaining Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) accreditation.
Minimum Qualifications
M.S./M.A. in Aviation Aerospace Aviation Management Aeronautics or closely related field. (Conferred on an official transcript by the time of hire.)
Demonstrated professional Aviation/Airline experience or research competence.
Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens including social justice and/or anti-racism to the role.
Preferred Qualification
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
Demonstrated effective written oral communication and/or presentation skills.
Doctoral degree in Aviation Aerospace Aviation Management Aeronautics Safety Human Factors Juris Doctor DBA or a closely related field.
Ground or Flight Instructor Certificate (Conferred within one year of hire.)
Professional Pilot and/or Instructor pilot experience 121 Airline Crew experience
Background and experience together with demonstrated competence to teach Aviation/Airline Management coursework.
Air Traffic Controller Certification or knowledge and experience in Air Traffic Control.
Knowledge or experience in Human Factors or Safety relating to Aviation.
Breadth of experience that include multiple interests within the aviation field.
Experience using data to make informed decisions and to generate goals and reports.
Evidence of potential to maintain an active scholarly agenda.
Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative team environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Other Requirements
Work safely at all times which includes but is not limited to participating and completing all required safety trainings as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools equipment and personal protective equipment.
The Minnesota State University Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the schools policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: may also request a paper copy from University Security at or by emailing .
About
Additional information on Minnesota State University Mankato can be found at:
The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
University Demographics
Minnesota State University Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision Equity 2030 which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity socioeconomic status ability and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves for their families and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:
Enhancing access and student success.
Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.
Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here: 2030 the Universitys strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023 commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity inclusion and belonging. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University Mankato is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region state and nation.
Founded as a Normal School in 1868 Minnesota State University Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state region and global society. Mankato Minnesota is a community of nearly 44500 people about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live work and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people whose language frames our nameMinnesota State University Mankato.
Serving approximately 17900 students annually the University is an applied research institution with more than 200 academic programs from bachelors through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and1175 international students from 95 countries cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships with 1600 faculty and staff including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesotas the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: Procedures:
A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.
Cover Letter
Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information for three (3) references
Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement defining diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) and describing your views and actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of social justice and racial equity related to race gender ability and culture. How would your views and prior actions regarding diversity equity and inclusion align with Minnesota State University Mankatos goals
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Brett Ray
Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Aviation
Phone:
TTY: or 711
Cheng Wang Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator of Aviation
Phone:
TTY: or 711
*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN States vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
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Posting Contact Name:
Lacie R Mitchell-GarzaPosting Contact Email:
Employment Type
Full-Time
