Overview
Utah State University’s Aviation Technology is seeking candidates for two positions (95% Teaching 5% Service roles) that focus primarily upon teaching multidisciplinary aviation courses for Aviation Technology degrees. The department provides educational opportunities for students from technical credential certificates, Associate of Applied Sciences, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Aviation Science degrees; and courses use different delivery modalities. The teaching role requires an individual who provides excellent instruction of aviation classes, with possible applications within Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Management, Professional Pilot (fixed and rotary wing), and Unmanned Aircraft Systems programs.
Candidates must demonstrate effective instructional design, online learning management system knowledge, and course development. Course responsibilities could also include graduate-level responsibilities. This is a 9-month, academic-year, non-tenure track, benefited position beginning on 1 August 2026. The successful candidate must demonstrate the capacity to provide college-level aviation teaching excellence; the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues within and across departments; and contribute to program development, assessment, and growth in the department.
Review of applicants will begin 1 February 2026, and will continue until the positions are filled. We are seeking experienced individuals who will provide instruction in an environment that embraces learning, positive spirit, high-performance, integrity, and diversity.
Responsibilities
Utah State University is seeking a faculty member who has experience in the aviation industry or collegiate teaching environment. Primary course subject responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Avionics/Electronics, Aerodynamics, Structural Systems, Powerplant, and Aviation Safety, and other non-flight operations aviation courses. A full-time teaching load for this position is 4-5 courses per semester, with typical load of ~24-27 credit hours per academic year.
This is a full-time teaching appointment with 95% teaching and 5% service role assignments, and may include the following:
- Teach approximately 12-15 credit hours of undergraduate and/or graduate courses per semester in Aviation Technology
- Service to include committee work in support of departmental, college, university, and professional society activities.
- Assist with departmental student recruitment activities, career student advising and student club activities.
- Maintain and enhance laboratory teaching environment including design and fabrication of innovative teaching materials.
- Assist in student recruitment and retention, alumni and industry relations, program marketing/public relations, and other program needs.
- Professional development, including conferences, online interactions and contributing to the aviation and collegiate education communities.
Course responsibilities could include selected courses/sections (in addition to course(s) within the candidate’s specific aviation content area) from the following:
- The Aviation Profession; Flight Principles; Aerodynamics for Aviators; Aviation Weather; History of Aviation; Aircraft Systems for Pilots; Technical Communication; Aviation Law; FAA Regulations, Records and Certification; Composite Manufacturing Processes and Repair; Aviation Management; Human Factors in Aviation Safety; Crew Resource Management; Reading and Applying Research
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in aviation or a related field,
- Three years of related aviation industry experience.
- Excellent oral and written commination skills
- Excellent computer and technology skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Online course instruction experience
- Collegiate teaching experience and knowledge of curriculum subjects
- Instructional design and curriculum development for collegiate courses
- FAA certification (i.e. Airframe and Powerplants, Commercial Pilot, Professional Air Traffic Controller, Remote Pilot)
- Experience with radio-controlled/model aviation, especially with integration and flight of UAS autopilot systems
- Record of professional development in aviation, including publications, presentations, certifications
Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a Criminal History Background check.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
cover letter describing your qualifications for the position to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
Unofficial electronic transcript for all degrees to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
Copy of relevant FAA Certification to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
Three perfessional references with contact information to be input at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
ADA
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.
College/Department Highlights
The main campus of Utah State University is nestled at the feet of the Wellsville Mountain range in Logan, UT. Aviation Technology is a well-established program serving students continually since 1939 and currently with active programs at two residential campuses at Logan and Price, UT, and at an outreach campus at Brigham City, UT. We provide students with an exceptional opportunity to learn while being surrounded by excellent facilities, such as Logan-Cache Airport, the Carbon County Regional Airport, the Brigham City Regional Airport. Utah State Aviation Technology offers elite training with FAA-certified instructors, skilled and award-winning professors from a variety of backgrounds, supportive staff, and ~800 aviation students who inspire us every day.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.
USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.
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