Assistant Professor of Aviation and Aerospace Science

About MSU Denver

MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically minoritized groups.

About the Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science

MSU Denver's Aviation and Aerospace Science Department has reimagined possibilities by evolving into one of the largest and most sophisticated programs in the country. Our students have access to unrivaled resources no other university in Colorado can offer; such as the most innovative flight simulation training laboratories in the world, an on-campus satellite engineering lab and partnerships with the industry that grants students access to the same advanced technology and software used at NASA. For more information on the department, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/aviation-aerospace/.

Position Summary

MSU Denver invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science at the rank of Assistant Professor. This a nine-month appointment with a preferred start date in January 2025 for the spring semester; otherwise, the position would start in August 2025 for fall semester. The successful applicant will (a) instruct 12 credit hours of aviation-oriented coursework per academic semester (fall & spring) and (b) maintain 5 scheduled office hours per week to include advising and consultation with students. This position also requires various responsibilities related to professional development and service.

MSU Denver has a robust mentoring program for tenure-track faculty. The candidate will be enrolled in the Roadrunner Faculty Academy during their rst year. This is a year-long course designed to support new faculty navigate faculty life and thrive in teaching, scholarly activity and service.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

• Instructing 12 credit hours of aviation-oriented coursework per fall and spring semesters. Candidates will be expected to teach courses such as, but not limited to, the following: Crew Resource Management, Advanced Navigation, Professional Flight Standards, Aircraft Systems and Propulsion, Aerodynamics, Human Factors and Physiology of Flight, and FAA 141 Pilot Ground Courses.
• Maintaining office hours, advising/consulting with students, and engaging in student-centered activities.
• Additional responsibilities in professional development, scholarly activities, and service to the Department, College, University, and community.

Required Qualifications

• A master's degree (MA, MS) or doctoral degree (PhD) in Aviation and Aerospace Technology/Science or related field
• Four years or more of aviation-related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA certifications and ratings to include: (a) Commercial Pilot, (b) Instrument Airplane, (c) Certified Flight Instructor - Single and Multi-Engine Airplane, (d) Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument Airplane
• Teaching experience to include: (a) four or more semesters of documented teaching at a U.S. nationally accredited collegiate institution in classes related to aviation or aerospace science and (b) experience instructing collegiate classes online via Web-based delivery
• FAA Part 121 or 135 Experience and FAA Type Rating in Regional Jet, Large Air Transport Category Aircraft, or Corporate Jet

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 at Assistant Professor rank. The salary of the nalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benet, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, please visit our Benets section.

Instructions to Apply

Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's career site,

https://msudenver.wd1.myworkday jobs.com/MSUDenver and search for JR103022. Click on Apply to submit the following required materials:

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Cover letter

3. Teaching philosophy

4. Peer/student evaluations, if available

5. Copies of relevant licenses or certifications, if available (front and back images)

6. A list of three professional references and their contact information

7. Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts. Ofcial transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Please email Tanya Rogowsky within the Office of Human Resources at trogowsk@msudenver.edufor assistance uploading all required documents.

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by November 10, 2024.

Open Until Filled

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.