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.
