Assistant Professor – Aviation

The Assistant Professor in Aviation delivers undergraduate education and contributes to research, programme development, and academic service. The role helps students connect aviation principles with current operational and industry practices while maintaining clear academic standards and engaging instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate aviation courses using current industry cases, clear technical explanations, and effective classroom activities.
• Prepare course plans, teaching materials, assignments, and examinations aligned with programme learning outcomes.
• Assess student work, provide feedback, and guide students in developing professional knowledge and judgement relevant to aviation.
• Contribute to research or scholarly work and support programme development as appropriate to the faculty appointment.
• Participate in department meetings, curriculum review, student advising, and university service activities.
• Maintain awareness of developments in aviation practice, regulation, safety, operations, and technology that affect course relevance.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A doctorate in Aviation or a closely related discipline is expected for a professor-level appointment.
• Relevant university teaching experience and a strong academic or professional foundation in aviation.
• Good communication, presentation, assessment, and student-support skills.

Experience with industry developments and contemporary teaching methods supports the programme’s relevance and student preparedness.

Skills and Competencies

Aviation, higher education, course development, assessment, aviation operations, student advising, research. The successful candidate should be dependable, organised, responsive to feedback, and able to communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders. Careful record keeping, professional conduct, and a consistent focus on quality are important throughout the work.

The position calls for someone who can manage priorities without losing attention to detail. A practical approach to problem-solving, reliable follow-through, and a willingness to work collaboratively will help the team maintain a consistent standard of delivery. The successful candidate should be comfortable adapting to changing priorities while remaining focused on agreed objectives.