Adjunct Faculty, Aviation & Transportation Studies

at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

PAF/Position Details

Position Details
Position Title 
 Adjunct Faculty, Aviation & Transportation Studies/Graduate
Position Status 
 Adjunct
Tenure 
 Non-Tenured
Rank 
 Lecturer

Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary 
 Adjunct faculty to teach on-ground or on-line graduate courses in the Aviation & Transportation Department. Flexibility in the scheduling of class hours, including evenings, delivery methods, etc.
Responsibilities 
 Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration, and active support of the University Mission, Catholic, and Lasallian higher education.

-Teach one or more classes in the Aviation & Transportation Department
-Advise graduate students on program progression and on capstone and thesis projects
-Supervise and mentor aviation graduate assistants on aviation and aerospace projects, research, and initiatives
-Conduct research and pursue funding opportunities and scholarship activities at the graduate level
-Required to gain Lewis University certification and online training utilizing the Blackboard technology delivery system
Minimum Qualifications 
 Master's degree in aviation or related field with aviation industry experience and scholarly research
Preferred Qualifications 
 Doctoral degree in aviation or related field with aviation industry experience and scholarly research. FAA certifications.
Essential Duties
Work hours  
 Part-time; as needed basis

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 
 F00216
Posting Date  
 09/26/2019
Closing Date
Open Until Filled 
 No
Special Instructions Summary

We invite applications from individuals that embody a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are fully dedicated to providing opportunities for development of the whole person. To demonstrate this commitment, Lewis University wishes to build a culturally diverse workforce which strongly encourages applications from women, underrepresented populations, individuals with disabilities and veterans.