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University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Lecturer Aviation Sciences
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What they do
A Pilot Instructor teaches people to fly and operate airplanes and/or helicopters. Helps students achieve pilot licenses or certifications. Requires both a pilot license and pilot training license.
$113,646 / year median in Maryland
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Lecturer Aviation Sciences
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is accepting resumes for one full-time, non-tenure track faculty position beginning in January of 2026 in Aviation Sciences Department. The position will be located UMES at the UMES main campus in Princess Anne, Maryland.
The UMES Aviation Science degree program prepares students with the technical and professional skills and disciplines necessary for the operation and management of aviation enterprises including piloting, business management and administration.
The UMES Aviation Science degree program prepares students with the technical and professional skills and disciplines necessary for the operation and management of aviation enterprises including piloting, business management and administration.
Benefits:
UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, sick leave 15 days per year, and collegial leave.Responsibilities:
- Teach up to twelve (12) semester credit hours of aviation sciences courseworkper semester including Core Aviation Science courses and Professional PilotConcentration courses including pilot ground school courses offered underFAA part 141.
- Actively assisting in the achievement and maintenance of AABI accreditation.academic and programmatic advisement of students.
- Conduct research and publication in refereed journals.
- Serve on department and university committees.
- Assist the Chief and Assistant Chief Instructor in the maintenance of 141records in compliance with FAA requirements.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Aeronautical Sciences or related field. More than 10 years of Aviation Professional Experience within the last 15 years may be considered in lieu of a Master's degree.
- Experience in flight training and/or pilot ground instruction.
- Previous leadership role with proven track record.
- Valid and current FAA Ground or Flight Instructor Certificate.
Preferences:
- PhD in Aviation or related field.
- Aviation industry experience, FAA 141
- College flight program experience
- Additional Ground and Flight Instructor Certifications or Ratings
Physical Demands:
- May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
- May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
- Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues and students.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows 10, Excel and Word.
- Ability to pass a drug screen and background checks.