Professional Practice Assistant Professor - Air Traffic Control

Utah State University•Logan, UT

67d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

At least three years of fully certified/credentialed professional air traffic control experience in one or more of the following operational environments: Air Route Traffic Control Center (En Route) Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON)/Terminal Radar Airport Traffic Control Tower
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent computer and technology skills.
Ability to effectively instruct, mentor, and evaluate students in classroom and simulated air traffic control environments.
Bachelor's degree in aviation, aviation management, education, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of fully certified/credentialed professional air traffic control experience.
Experience as an FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC), Control Tower Operator (CTO), or military air traffic controller with applicable FAA credentials.
Experience as an On-the-Job Training Instructor (OJTI), Instructor Training Specialist, Crew/Watch Supervisor, Controller-in-Charge (CIC), or in another air traffic control training or supervisory position.
Experience conducting FAA air traffic control training evaluations, performance verifications, certification evaluations, skills checks, or equivalent formal controller evaluations.
Experience as an FAA Academy instructor, evaluator, course manager, or other position involved in the delivery or evaluation of FAA air traffic controller training.
Experience providing air traffic control instruction or training in tower, terminal radar, and/or en route environments.
Experience with air traffic control simulation systems, including scenario development, configuration, operation, troubleshooting, or management.
Experience developing and evaluating air traffic control simulation scenarios, including progressively complex scenarios designed to measure student performance.
Collegiate teaching experience.
Online or hybrid course instruction experience.
Experience with curriculum development, instructional design, or development of air traffic control training materials.
Knowledge of the FAA Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI), including Standard and Enhanced AT-CTI program requirements.
Experience with FAA air traffic training curriculum, including Air Traffic Basics, Tower Initial Qualification, and/or En Route Initial Qualification curriculum.
Experience using learning management systems and other educational technologies.
Master's degree or higher in aviation, aviation management, education, or a related field.
Record of professional development in aviation or air traffic control, including certifications, training, presentations, publications, or professional service.

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.
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.