What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Faculty, Aviation position at Youngstown State University?
Summary of Position
Teaches aviation ground classes on a part-time basis to prepare aspiring pilots for their FAA private, instrument, commercial and/or multi-engine certification exams. Teaches classes in aviation law and regulations. Teaching opportunities will be based upon need each semester.
Position Information
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments may be remote or at various locations.
Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Certified as a Flight Instructor (CFI) or Advanced Ground Instructor. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor’s degree; three or more years of aviation industry experience. Certified as a Flight Instructor (CFI) or Advanced Ground Instructor to teach FAR Part 141 Ground School content at any of the following levels: Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, and Multiengine. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Preferred Qualifications: At least a master’s from an accredited institution. Demonstrated ability to teach and develop aviation courses at the FAR Part 141 and undergraduate level. Certified as an Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII), Multiengine Flight Instructor (MEI) and as an Air Transport Pilot (ATP).
Supplemental Information
Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.
At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar’s signature.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
