Term Assistant Professor of Professional Piloting

UAF's Community and Technical College is excited to add a new opening for a Term Assistant Professor of Professional Piloting to our Aviation program. We are looking for the right individual to develop an online Private Pilot Occupational Endorsement (OE) and teach and support the courses offered for the OE. This is a full-time, 9-month, term faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. It is a bi-partite position with both teaching and service components. Are you the individual we're looking to add to our expanding team of professionals with a passion for the field of aviation? If so, consider applying today.To thrive in this position the successful candidate will use intermediate to advanced computer skills, demonstrated oral/written communication and presentation skills to train students interested in professional piloting. Their ability to work effectively with the Federal Aviation Administration will be vital to the students' educational experience. Their Private Pilot Certificate, Commercial Pilot Certificate and Certified Flight Instructor credentials will be critical for the ideal candidate who will use these credentials along with their familiarity with Alaskan aviation and experience with rural Alaska and diverse cultures and learning styles to provide the highest quality training for our students.Minimum Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Technology/Management or equivalent OR an Associate Degree and three years of experience as a pilot.Candidates must be a certified flight instructor.A minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent teaching OR a combination of 1 year full-time equivalent teaching plus 2 years of full-time equivalent piloting aircraft is required.Preferred Qualifications:CFII - Certified Flight Instructor, InstrumentATP - Airline Transport PilotRemote Pilot (107) CertificatePosition Details:This position is located at the UAF Community and Technical College in Fairbanks. This is a full-time, 9-month, term faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave/faculty time off, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience.To complete your application please attach the following:Resume or VitaCover letter detailing qualifications for this positionThree (3) professional references to include the name, professional relationship, email address and contact phone numberApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately.*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC).This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual.The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dianna James, UAF Community and Technical College Director of Aviation, at drjames3@alaska.edu or 907-455-2863.All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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