Liberty University
Aeronautics Assistant Professor - School of Aeronautics
Lynchburg, VA, USA · Full-time
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About the role
- Faculty should view their teaching, engagement with students, and scholarship as a means to a significant educational end.
- As such, faculty are responsible for creating an academic atmosphere of mutual respect and consideration for individual dignity.
- This role is specifically for a 10-month contract, and contract length is reviewed at end of the first year.
Requirements
- 5 years of experience in aviation-related disciplines.
- 2 years of Part 121 experience.
- Terminal Degree in Aviation-related field (Master's Degree in Aeronautics or a Doctorate with Aviation-related coursework/research).
Nice to have
- Ph.D. in Aeronautics/Aviation or Av.
- D. (ABD acceptable)
- 10 or more years of experience in Part 121 experience.
- Existing strong relationships with key stakeholders in the aviation industry.
- $67,700.00 - $85,000.00
- The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner.
- It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job.
Compensation
- Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.
- The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's rank, contract length, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
- $67,700.00 - $85,000.00
Benefits
- The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
Equal opportunity
- The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.
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