Assistant Professor - Aviation Institute Job at University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha, NE

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  • University of Nebraska Omaha
  • Omaha, NE

Job Description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Assistant Professor - Aviation Institute


Department
CPACS


Essential Functions


The Aviation Institute at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) seeks applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor position. A successful candidate will possess a doctorate in Aeronautical Science, Public Administration, Transportation, Business, Education, or other fields aligned with teaching and research in aviation. Candidates for the position should be able to teach undergraduate courses in the Aviation Institute's core curriculum and one of our concentrations. The successful candidate would have a proposed research agenda related to aviation, transportation, safety, human factors, diversity and inclusion, workforce development, crewed and uncrewed aircraft, or other related areas. A successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to teach in higher education and possess strong written and oral communication skills. While not required, it would benefit a candidate to hold an FAA pilot and/or remote pilot certificate. ABDs will be considered but must demonstrate the capacity to complete the requirements of the doctorate before the August 2025 preferred start date.

The University and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity
among the faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based
on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status,
and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a
VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.

Work Schedule
Varies


Additional Duties


Provide support and services to the Aviation Institute, School, College, and
University. Participate in community outreach and engagement events and activities.

Required Qualifications


Doctorate in Aeronautical Science, Public Administration, Transportation, Business,
Education, or other fields aligned with teaching and research in aviation. Excellent
ABD candidates may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications


Any Federal Aviation Administration Certificate(s), flight, dispatch, air traffic control,
mechanic, or unmanned.

Physical Demands


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary
Negotiable

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2023F-00131


Open Date
08/04/2023


Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants


All application materials must be submitted electronically through the UNO
Employment site including current curriculum vita, a cover letter addressing professional experience and qualifications, transcripts, and the names and contact information for three references. Applicants are also encouraged to attach evidence of teaching excellence and
productive scholarly research. Application review will begin in October 15, 2024 and the position will remain open until filled. Anticipated start date is August 18, 2025.

For more information about the Aviation Institute, visit our web page at
or contact the Search Committee Chair, Scott Vlasek
at svlasek@unomaha.edu or 402-554-3424.

Job Tags

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