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Assistant Professor/Chair in Aviation-Aviation Management Program
Southeastern Oklahoma State University's Aerospace Sciences Institute invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor/Chair of Aviation-Aviation Management program.
SUMMARY
Maintain administrative control of the Aviation Management academic programs housed within the Aerospace Sciences Institute (ASI). Responsible for the implementation, operational planning, accreditation, student advising, and Aviation Management program curriculum development and delivery. Development and implementation of effective recruitment and marketing campaigns. Insuring compliance with HLC requirements and eventually securing accreditation from AABI. Supervising classroom instruction, supervising academic instructors and adjuncts, serve on University, John Massey School of Business (JMSOB), and Aerospace Sciences Institute (ASI) committees, coordinate university support trips, and review AVIA course syllabi, and course catalog requirements. This a 12-month position and reports to the Director of the Aerospace Sciences Institute (ASI).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Determine and implement faculty/staffing requirements and evaluations for the Aviation Management program and courses on the Durant and Tinker/Rose campuses.
• Determine and implement academic and training equipment requirements for the Aviation Management program.
• Provide classroom and laboratory delivery related to the Aviation Management curriculum including all its options.
• Develop short and long-range objectives in academic programs and for operational control and development.
• Work with the ASI Director to deal with recruitment, marketing, and promotion of the academic programs.
• Conduct ASI tours for perspective students, guests, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with HLC accreditation requirements as well as prepare for eventual AABI accreditation.
• Conduct oversight of annual assessment of Aviation Management programs in the ASI at both the Durant and Tinker/Rose campuses and generates the annual Program Outcome Assessment Report (POAR).
• Maintain a course load of 6 credit hours per semester. Overload is usually available.
• Serve on the Academic Council and Academic Affairs/Chair committee.
• Serve on other university, Faculty Senate, and John Massey School of Business committees.
• Serve as academic advisor to all Aviation Management students on the Durant main campus.
• Serve as advisor and mentor to full-time Aviation Management faculty.
• Schedule academic classes each semester/term and assure faculty are appropriately qualified and prepared for these classes on the Durant main campus and the Tinker/Rose campuses.
• Oversee and coordinate class scheduling and adjunct faculty hiring with the OKC Site Coordinator.
• Travel to Oklahoma City to oversee full-time and adjunct faculty and full-time staff at Tinker AFB & Rose State College and meet incoming POM groups.
• Work with the ASI Director to review ASI budget and expenditures and manning requirements related to the Aviation Management program.
• Conduct special assignments, reports, studies, and publishing activities conducive to furtherance of the academic standing in the department and the university.
• Other duties as assigned by the ASI Director.
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)
1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.
2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.
3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.
4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation, and performs incident duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED:
• Master's degree in business, aviation, aerospace, or engineering field.
• Academic credentials sufficient to succeed in the academic environment. (Masters or higher degree)
• Experience in general aviation, military or transport aviation related fields that support the educational efforts of the department's programs
PREFERRED:
• Experience as a department chair, or administrator in the Higher Education environment.
• Experience with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a pilot, flight instructor, ground instructor, or flight line administrator.
• Experience in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR Part 141 flight school environment.
• Doctorate in aviation, aerospace, or another technical field.
• FAA Ground or Flight Instructor
• Airline pilot or management experience
Founded in 1909 as a teachers' college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 6,000 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation's most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report's America's Best colleges.
Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position may start as early as October 1,2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Position and responsibilities may require multiple campus assignments as well as varied time and delivery methods.
Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.
SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.
Notice to applicants:
If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.
It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.