Instructor (Aeronautical Sciences)

Description Title: Instructor (Aeronautical Sciences) Position Number: 73347 Hiring Unit: College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management (CAFNRM) Location: UH Hilo Date Posted: November 28, 2023 Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until filled, first review date on or about December 20, 2023 Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Monthly Type: 11 Month Tenure Track: Non Tenure Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Other Conditions: Renewable type appointment depending on performance and(or) funding, to begin approximately January 2024, pending position clearance and availability of funding.
Duties and Responsibilities Teach twelve (12) credit hours equivalent of Aeronautical Science courses per semester, two semesters per year.
Assist in managing the Aeronautical Sciences degree program.
Provide support in teaching simulator courses.
Participate in ongoing course and curriculum development activities in the program and college as a whole.
Assist with the flight simulator maintenance program.
Prepare course schedule, syllabus, and reports related to teaching and reports related to teaching and student progress.
Maintain a minimum of five (5) office hours per week and advise students.
Participate and engage in CAFNRM/University/community activities.
Summer duties include providing supervised simulator lab hours for qualified aeronautical science students and performing program public relations and recruitment activities.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) or FAA Certified Ground Instructor (GI).
Evidence of involvement with a University Aeronautical Sciences program.
Demonstrated ability to teach at the college level including hands-on courses with simulators.
Demonstrated experience in program management and community outreach.
Possess a positive professional demeanor with students, support staff and supervisors.
Desirable Qualifications Possession of current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) CFI and ATP licenses.
Hold instrument and multiengine instructor ratings.
Two (2) years of teaching experience at an academic Aeronautical Sciences program or a FAA Certified flight school or Part 121 Line-Check Pilot experience.
Understanding of the TSA Alien Flight School program rules and regulations.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with regional FAA offices.
Ability to develop working relationships with regional airport managers.
Thorough knowledge of flight simulator training.
Basic electronic and mechanical skills.
Familiar with the development of University courses in Aeronautical Sciences.
Demonstrated record of scholarly activities in the Aeronautical Sciences area.
To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents.
A complete application must include: (1) cover letter addressing how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; (2) curriculum vita/resume; (3) names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of five (5) current professional references and (4) official transcripts or documentation from the institution confirming degree or US board certification(s), (copies are acceptable, however, official transcripts will be required prior to employment).
Please do not include any self-identifying photos they will be redacted.
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Failure to submit all required documents shall deem an application to be incomplete.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Inquiries: Dr.
Roberto Rodriguez; roberto6@hawaii.
edu EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.