Aviation Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for future part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. Screening of applicants will take place when positions come available. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required to teach aviation-related courses.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification is required to teach FAA pilot ground and aircraft simulator courses.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in aviation, aviation-related major, or a master’s degree or doctorate in aviation.
• Four or more years of industry-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students.
• Preparing course materials and lesson plans.
• Grading student work and providing robust feedback in a timely manner.
• Addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies.
• Providing online or in-person academic support to students as needed.
• Providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus.
• Maintaining office hours.
• Complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
• Adapting and learning new modes of instruction.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Free RTD pass.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Life and supplemental insurance plans.
• Retirement plans.
• Access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree