Aviation Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

The Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for future part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. For more information about the Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science in our College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/aviation-aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Grade student work.
• Provide students with robust feedback in a timely manner.
• Address student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies.
• Provide online or in-person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment.
• Adapt and learn new modes of instruction.
• Be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required to teach aviation-related courses such as aerodynamics, aircraft systems, airport management, aviation law, and more.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification is required to teach FAA pilot ground and aircraft simulator courses such as: Pilot Ground Courses: Private Pilot Ground – Basic Ground Instructor (BGI) or Certified Flight Instructor; Instrument Pilot Ground – Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) or Certified Flight Instructor; Commercial Pilot Ground – Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) or Certified Flight Instructor; Flight Instructor Ground – Advanced Ground Instructor or Certified Flight Instructor Simulator Courses: AES 1710 – Certified Flight Instructor; AES 2710 – Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument; AES 3710 – Certified Flight Instructor with Commercial Multi-engine UAS/UAV Courses – FAA Part 107.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in aviation, aviation-related major, or a master’s degree or doctorate in aviation.
• Four or more years of industry-related experience.

Terms of Employment

• Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester-by-semester basis.
• Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program.
• All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment.
• Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

How To Apply

• Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers.
• Complete applications must include the following required materials: Curriculum vitae, cover letter, copies of certifications, if applicable (please copy front and back).
• Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.

Salary for Announcement

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1264 - $1482. For more information, please view pay rates under the College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26.

Benefits

• 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 access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan.

For a Brief Overview

Please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

Diversity Statement

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.