Lecturer (Aeronautical Science)

University of Hawaii • Hilo, HI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an applicant pool for Lecturer positions in Aeronautical Science for the Academic Year 2026-2027. These positions are part-time, temporary, non-tenure, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance, and availability of funding. The lecturer must be available to teach courses during the day, evening, weekend, and/or via distance learning, as needed. The role involves teaching assigned courses, preparing course materials, maintaining office hours, and potentially undertaking evening, weekend, off-campus, or distance learning assignments.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the college level including hands-on courses.
• Demonstrated experience in program management and community outreach.
• Must be available to teach courses during the day, evening, weekend, and/or via distance learning, as needed.
• All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP).
• Possession of current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) CFI license may be required for some courses.
• Possession of current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ATP license may be required for some courses.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the appropriate discipline, including AERS 101 Private Pilate Operations, AERS 260 Aircraft Systems & Instruments, AERS 470 Airline Operations, and other related courses (lecture and/or lab).
• Prepare course schedule, syllabus, and reports related to teaching and student progress.
• Work under the supervision of the discipline chairperson.
• Maintain a minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught.
• Be available to teach courses during the day, evening, weekend, and/or via distance learning, as needed.
• Potentially teach courses off-campus or online.
• Perform other related tasks and/or duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level