Lecturer or Professional Practice Assistant Professor - Aviation Maintenance

Utah State University • Price, UT

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Utah State University’s School of Professional and Technical Education is hiring a faculty member to teach in its FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician program at the USU Eastern campus in Price, Utah. The program is being developed alongside a new hangar and laboratory facility at Carbon County Airport. The role focuses on Airframe and Powerplant content, with other Aviation Technology courses assigned as appropriate to the candidate’s qualifications. Candidates should have experience with instructional design, online learning management systems, and course development, or be willing and able to develop proficiency in those areas.

This is a benefited, non-tenure-track, 9-month academic-year appointment, beginning January 1 or August 2027. The position is expected to be appointed at the Lecturer or Professional Practice Assistant Professor rank, depending on qualifications. During the first two academic years, two additional months of funding are guaranteed; up to three additional summer months may be available based on program needs and candidate initiative. The appointment has a 95% teaching and 5% service distribution, with a full-time teaching load of 24–30 credit hours per academic year. The university describes the salary as commensurate with experience and offers benefits.

Requirements

• Certified Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) with an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
• At least three years of aviation maintenance experience, collegiate aviation maintenance teaching experience, or a combination of both.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer and technology skills.
• Experience working with students in mentoring or advising roles.
• Experience with effective instructional design, online learning management systems, and course development, or the ability and willingness to develop proficiency in these areas.
• A master’s degree is required for appointment at the Professional Practice Assistant Professor rank.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher in aviation maintenance or a related field.
• Record of professional development in aviation, including publications, presentations, or certifications.
• Instructional design and curriculum development for collegiate courses.
• FAA licensure and/or certification in other aviation subjects, such as UAS or fixed wing.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the FAA Part 147 maintenance curriculum aligned with USU’s Aviation Maintenance program, including subjects such as aircraft components and principles, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, reciprocating and turbine engines, and electrical systems and components.
• Teach approximately 12–15 credit hours of undergraduate and/or graduate Aviation Technology courses per semester.
• Provide overall leadership for Aviation Maintenance Technician programming at USU Eastern and build productive working relationships with departmental faculty and staff.
• Assist with student advising, career mentoring, and student organization activities.
• Assist with student recruitment and retention, alumni and industry relations, program marketing and public relations, and other program needs.
• Participate in service activities, including committee assignments supporting departmental, college, university, and professional organizations.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including conferences, professional organizations, and contributions to aviation and higher education communities.
• Undertake summer instructional responsibilities when program needs require them.

Benefits

• Benefited position.
• Two additional months of funding guaranteed during the first two academic years.
• Up to three additional summer months of funding may be available based on program needs and candidate initiative.
• The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program for partners seeking employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed