Description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University. 

The Department of Professional Aviation at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month Associate/Assistant Professor within the College of Liberal Arts. The position will begin on September 1, 2025.

Responsibilities:  
Teaching nine undergraduate aviation classroom courses per year.
If certified flight instructor, conducting flight instruction in the flight education program. Additionally, advising students; assisting with planning, development, and revision of flight and ground school course curricula; and, engaging in research and professional service within the guidelines of the University or as determined by the Unit Head.   

Qualifications: 

Required: Master’s degree in aviation realted academic field or Bachelor's degree in Aviation with a Master's degree and aviation experience. He or she must work well under pressure and must be able to adapt to constantly changing conditions. Additionally, he or she must have the ability to multi-task, collect information, analyze data, define challenges, set priorities, and draw valid conclusions in a timely manner. He or she must be able to work varied hours during on and off campus events.

Preferred: Doctorate degree, current CFI/CFIIAGI/IGI/MEI, prior experience as a 14 CFR Part 141 flight instructor and experience with collegiate aviation accreditation through the Aviation Accreditation Board International. 

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

 
Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.
 

Please Note:  Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.