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Position Details
Posting Summary
College
College Of Aviation
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
College of Aviation
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F310P
Job Type
Tenure Track
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
FS1/FS2
Campus Location
WMU-Battle Creek - College of Aviation
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies
1
General Summary
The College of Aviation at Western Michigan University invites applications for an academic year, tenure-track faculty position in the technical operations program. The College offers three distinct academic programs, providing faculty members the opportunity to teach within a specialized area of expertise or across multiple disciplines. Applicants will join a supportive and collegial environment that values collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. This position represents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a dynamic academic community and to bring professional maintenance experience into the classroom and lab to enhance student learning.
Major Duties

• Teach up to 15 credits in the fall and spring for a total of no more than 30 credits of regularly scheduled courses or their equivalent over an academic year.
• Fulfill curriculum development as part of normal workload.
• Carry out any administrative tasks assigned as part of normal workload.
• Fulfill bargaining unit workload requirements with equivalent administrative work.
• Serve as a resource for the college by participating in service work related to various committees, professional societies, and community organizations.
• Be available to assist students with course advising, orientation, and individual mentoring.
• Encourage and support student involvement in student organizations and internships.
• Maintain the diverse curricula by maintaining appropriate qualifications, proficiencies, and certificates to comply with federal and accreditation requirements.
• Maintaining relevant relationships with the aviation industry and community.
• Developing and refining program activities and laboratory equipment.
• Other duties assigned by the Chair.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited institution.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certification.
• Significant related work experience in Aviation Maintenance.

Desired Qualifications

• Earned graduate-level degree or doctorate from an accredited institution.
• Collegiate teaching experience.
• Excellent communication skills, including computer skills.
• FAA flight, dispatcher, AGI, IGI and/or inspection.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• For the submission of "other" documents, please provide copies of a valid A&P certificate as well as any other FAA certificates.

Additional Position Information

• WMU's College of Aviation has a storied 85-year history. With three distinct programs in flight, maintenance, and management, the College attracts students and faculty from all over the world. As a world-renowned program with one of the most modern fleets in collegiate aviation, WMU seeks to expand its students' aviation opportunities. The College of Aviation offers its employees generous educational benefits, opportunities to train the next generation of aviators, and an excellent quality of life.
• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-faculty