Assistant Teaching Professor - Aviation

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Full-Time Faculty

Job Number

BGSU02030

Division

College of Engineering and Innovation

Department

School of Aviation - Faculty

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Summary

The School of Aviation invites applications for a full-time, Qualified Rank (non-tenure track) position at Assistant Teaching Professor rank in the Aviation Program (AV), with an expected start date of August 2027. This is a 9-month renewable appointment.

Information about Program and College

The BGSU School of Aviation is one of the largest aviation programs in the state of Ohio and in the U.S. It is one of the few academic programs with an airport on its campus. Our Aviation Studies program offers two Bachelor level degrees— A B.S. in Aviation Management (AM), and a B.S. Aviation Flight Operations (AFO)— and our training program is authorized under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 141.

As a Public University for the Public Good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, and 57 master’s programs. A focus on promoting research, scholarship, and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.

Guided by Forward, BGSU’s strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fourth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Joural distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experince.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and teach at least 4 courses per semester in AV areas including: FAA Pilot Ground School classes; Introduction to Aviation; Aviation Maintenance Management; Air Traffic Control/National Airspace System; Air Transportation; Airline Management/Operations; Crew Resource Management; Aviation Safety; Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance; Crew Resource Management; Aviation Safety; Advanced Aircraft Systems; Airline Operations; Airline Network Planning; etc.
• Perfomr service to the school, college, and university.
• Support the continued operations and development of our AV program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must hold at least a master’s degree in from an accredited institution.

  • If the degree is not in aviation or another closely related field,the applicant must hold an advanced FAA certification such as a CFI or ATP.

• The applicant must have at least three years of professional aviation experience (Airline, Commercial Aviation, Military, Aviation, Academia, Government, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach and develop aviation courses at the undergraduate level
• Experience/interest in developing undergraduate and graduate level courses related to advanced air mobility, emerging technologies and applications in aviation, etc.
• A background in Advanced Air Mobility
• An FAA Commercial Pilot or ATP certificate
• An FAA Airline Dispatcher certificate
• FAA Type Ratings
• Certified to teach an FAA Pilot Ground School
• FAA UAS drone certificate
• AAAE certification
• Airline Management Experience

Additional Information

Application Materials Required

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contract information of three professional references
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Sample student evaluations if available
• Copies of FAA Certificates

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.

Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by December 1, 2026.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive and commensurate with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.

Further Information

Please contact Mr. James Adamcik, Search Committee Chair, School of Aviation, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403, [email protected]

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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