Lecturer or Professional Practice Assistant Professor - Aviation Maintenance

Overview

Utah State University is an accredited public institution offering certificate, associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs in aviation that prepare students for successful careers in the aviation industry. As Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university, USU advances its mission through learning, discovery, and engagement.

Utah State University’s School of Professional and Technical Education is seeking a faculty member to teach within an FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician program. The successful candidate will provide high-quality instruction in aviation maintenance courses with specific focus on the Airframe and Powerplant content within Aviation Maintenance. Other courses applicable to the broader Aviation Technology fields may be assigned as necessary and appropriate based upon candidate credentials.

Candidates must demonstrate experience with effective instructional design, online learning management systems, and course development, or the ability and willingness to develop proficiency in these areas.

This is a 9-month, academic-year, non-tenure track, benefited position beginning January 1 or August 2027. Additional summer month funding of up to three months may be available based on program needs and candidate initiative. During the first two academic years, two additional months of funding are guaranteed. It is expected this position will be appointed at the Lecturer or Professional Practice Assistant Professor ranks depending on candidate qualifications.

This program will be developed at the Utah State University - Eastern campus in Price, Utah, with a new hangar/laboratory facility being built at the Carbon County Airport. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. We are seeking experienced individuals who are committed to student success and who contribute to a culture of learning, collaboration, integrity, excellence, and diversity.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have experience in the aviation industry, higher education or both. Primary teaching responsibilities include courses within the FAA Part 147 maintenance curriculum, aligned with the established Aviation Mantenance program at USU. Sample courses include: Aircraft Components and Principles, Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems, Aircraft Reciprocating/Turbine Engines, Aircraft Electrical Systems and Components. A full-time teaching load consists of 24-30 credit hours per academic year.

This is a full-time faculty appointment with 95% teaching and 5% service role distribution, and may include the following:

• Teach approximately 12-15 credit hours of undergraduate and/or graduate courses per semester in Aviation Technology. Summer instructional responsibilities may be available based upon programmatic need.