Instructor for Aviation Studies

The Department of Business Administration & Economics at Coe College invites applicants for a per-course instructor to teach in our Aviation Studies program. The successful candidate will select one or both of the two following courses to teach in our Spring 2027 semester, January 19 to April 27, 2027. The days/time the course will be offered is negotiable.

Course options:

• Applied Aerodynamics

Applied Aerodynamics examines the principles of aerodynamic forces and their impact on aircraft performance and limitations. This course covers a broad spectrum of topics, including longitudinal, lateral, and directional stability and control, as well as low-speed and high-speed aerodynamics. The course also explores how these principles relate to transport design characteristics. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have a solid understanding of aerodynamic principles and their application in the field of aviation. They will be able to analyze and interpret aerodynamic forces and their effects on aircraft performance, stability, control, and design, preparing them for further study or roles within the aerospace industry.

• Aviation Law

Aviation Law provides a strong foundation for understanding the legal and regulatory framework governing civil aviation in the United States legal system, including FAA regulations regarding pilots and flight operations across all certificate levels. The course includes constitutional, administrative, liability, criminal, contract, and international law. It covers topics such as safe operating practices, airport operations, NTSB accident reporting, and procedures in the National Airspace System. Basic principles of tort law and risk management as related to aviation operations and organizations are covered.

Qualifications: Candidates with a graduate degree in an applicable field are preferred. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and significant professional/industry experience demonstrating equivalent competency will also be considered.

About Coe College and the Aviation Studies program: Coe College is a small liberal arts institution in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where teaching is our central focus. Our students are curious, engaged, motivated, and looking for instructors who will meet them as individuals. Small class sizes make genuine mentorship possible, and our faculty take that seriously.

The Aviation Studies program is a growing program that values student-centered teaching. Our focus is on providing classroom instruction that helps prepare students for careers as professional pilots or in management positions in the aviation industry.

How to apply: Applications can be submitted at the link below and should include:

• A letter of application
• A current curriculum vitae
• College/university transcripts (unofficial)
• Contact information for three professional references

Review of the applications will begin on October 1 and will continue until the position is filled.

If you have any questions about the aviation program, the courses, the students, or what teaching at Coe is like, please contact Pam Carstens ([email protected]) We welcome informal inquiries before you apply and are happy to tell you more.