Professional Practice Assistant Professor - Air Traffic Cont

Professional Practice Assistant Professor - Air Traffic Control Requisition ID: 2026-10683 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: Quinney College of Agric and Nat Res Department: Aviation Technology Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview Utah State University's Aviation Technology is seeking candidates for an aviation Professional Practice Assistant Professor role (95% Teaching 5% Service roles) that focuses primarily upon teaching in the air traffic control content area of the department. 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 full-time 9-month, academic-year, non-tenure track, benefited position beginning on 1 January, or 1 August 2027. 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 October 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. We are seeking experienced individuals who will provide instruction in an environment that embraces learning, positive spirit, high-performance, integrity, and diversity. Responsibilities Primary course responsibilities will include supporting the Air Traffic Control programming, and may include 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. * Experience in the aviation industry and/or collegiate teaching environment. * 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. * 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. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: * At least three years of fully certified/credentialed professional air traffic... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disabilit y, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).