Job description
The Hampton University Department of Aviation (AVN) invites nominations and applications for a full-time nine (9) month tenure track for the Aviation Management, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (AUSM) position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor beginning in August 2023.
Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black university (HBCU) located on the Virginia Peninsula in the City of Hampton. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution. The School of Engineering and Technology includes the Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Architecture, and Department of Aviation. The programs are all ABET, NAAB, and AABI accredited. The Department of Aviation offers four, aeronautical programs in Aviation: one Minor in Aviation Management and three Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree options. The objectives of these programs are (1) To prepare students for meaningful aviation careers within the government and aerospace industry and (2) To enable students to bring to aviation a strong sense of social awareness and responsibility to the public.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of aviation and UAS courses, advisor for the University’s Student Drone Operations Team (SDOT), collaborate with colleagues in Hampton University (HU) and work as a critical team member with Air Traffic Control, Airport Administration, and Flight Education faculty. Program Manager for the HUPD-AVN UAS 760 Policy and coordinator for the NASA LaRC student UAS program. HU-AVN teaching load is typically 15 or more credits per semester. Applicants should also demonstrate a desire to serve the University community, conduct research, seek external funding, and evidence of enhancing their own professional development
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Aviation or three-year collegiate teaching experience managing an aeronautical program and must have held Federal Aviation Administration, Certified Tower Operator (CTO) and or radar experience and current Part 107 Drone License. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate previous teaching experience at the university level. The successful candidate(s) will possess the following skills and abilities:
- Significant Aviation Experience
- Proven Team-Building Skills
- Ability to Think Outside-Of-The-Box to Achieve Goals
- Ability to Inspire Students, and
- Can Contribute to the Vision of the University as a Whole
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