Chair, Commercial Aviation

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Company: Delta State University

Location: Cleveland, MS 38732

Description:

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Chair, Commercial Aviation

Working Title
Chair, Commercial Aviation

Position Type
Administrative

Department
Department of Commercial Aviation

Posting Number
201201576

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Benefit Eligible
Yes

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Tenure/Non-Tenure Track
Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis
12 month

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Position Summary Information

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will facilitate faculty engagement in undergraduate and graduate program planning, including collegiate curriculum planning, academic program planning and assessment and accreditation, oversee airport activities, teach aviation courses, assume administrative duties for the division, lead the effort to secure Aviation Accreditation Board International accreditation status, create an environment that oversees and supports scholarly activities, externally funded research and faculty professional development, oversee activities to enhance student enrollment and retention with an emphasis on student academic excellence and diversity, coordinate outreach activities including assisting in fundraising and developing pertinent external constituencies, supervise staff, and assume other duties as assigned by the dean.

The chair will provide leadership and direction in the planning, development, and delivery of the Commercial Aviation program. This position directs and coordinates the academic, operational, personnel, student, and selected budgetary activities of the division. The chair will communicate needs, opportunities, and risks regarding the Commercial Aviation Division with the dean and other senior administrators.

Qualifications

Candidates must have at least a Master's degree in Aviation or a related field from an accredited institution, and at least 5 years experience in an aviation related field and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Salary
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include the names and contact information of 3-5 references. Letters of recommendation are optional. If you would like to add a letter of recommendation please upload them with your application under optional documents. You may also have them emailed to . Once letters are received we will add them to your application materials.

Additional Information

Posting Detail Information

Open Date
01/06/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

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