Assistant Teaching Professor - Aviation

Assistant Teaching Professor - Aviation Bowling Green State University Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: Full-Time Faculty Division: College of Engineering and Innovation Opening Date: 10/16/2026 Location: Main Campus (BG), OH Job Number: BGSU02030 Department: College of Engineering and Innovation Closing: Summary The School of Aviation invites applications for a full-time, Qualified Rank (non-tenure track) position at Assistant Teaching Professor rank in the Aviation Program (AV), with an expected start date of August 2027. This is a 9-month renewable appointment. Information about Program and College The BGSU School of Aviation is one of the largest aviation programs in the state of Ohio and in the U.S. It is one of the few academic programs with an airport on its campus. Our Aviation Studies program offers two Bachelor level degrees- A B.S. in Aviation Management (AM), and a B.S. Aviation Flight Operations (AFO)- and our training program is authorized under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 141. As a Public University for the Public Good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, and 57 master's programs. A focus on promoting research, scholarship, and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years. Guided by https://www.bgsu.edu/forward.html, BGSU's strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fourth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the https://www.bgsu.edu/news/2023/09/in-wall-street-journal-rankings-bgsu-is-ohios-top-university-for-student-experience.htmlhttps://www.bgsu.edu/news/2023/09/in-wall-street-journal-rankings-bgsu-is-ohios-top-university-for-student-experience.htmlhttps://www.bgsu.edu/news/2023/09/in-wall-street-journal-rankings-bgsu-is-ohios-top-university-for-student-experience.htmlhttps://www.bgsu.edu/news/2023/09/in-wall-street-journal-rankings-bgsu-is-ohios-top-university-for-student-experience.htmlthat students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Joural distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experince. Essential Functions - Prepare and teach at least 4 courses per semester in AV areas including: FAA Pilot Ground School classes; Introduction to Aviation; Aviation Maintenance Management; Air Traffic Control/National Airspace System; Air Transportation; Airline Management/Operations; Crew Resource Management; Aviation Safety; Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance; Crew Resource Management; Aviation Safety; Advanced Aircraft Systems; Airline Operations; Airline Network Planning; etc. - Perfomr service to the school, college, and university. - Support the continued operations and development of our AV program. Minimum Qualifications - Applicants must hold at least a master's degree in from an accredited institution. - If the degree is not in aviation or another closely related field, the applicant must hold an advanced FAA certification such as a CFI or ATP. - The applicant must have at least three years of professional aviation experien