The School of Aviation (https://www.ou.edu/ags/aviation) at the University of Oklahoma is inviting applications for a Ranked Renewable Term Assistant Professor position. The school is housed within the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences. In addition to the School of Aviation, the college comprises the Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability and the School of Meteorology. We offer innovative and multi-disciplinary education, research, and outreach programs in an environment that empowers students, faculty, and staff to seek solutions to grand environmental and humanitarian challenges to advance technology and propel knowledge, and to develop engaged individuals for rewarding careers in the following: private sector, academia, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and entrepreneurship. The School of Aviation equips graduates with technological and practical skills in aviation and aerospace. We shape the future of commercial, corporate, and military aviation and business and policymaking in aerospace. In short, we craft the future of the land and skies.

As part of a 5-position cluster hire initiative in aviation, we seek an innovative scholar committed to advancing education and research in aviation to support the expansion of the OU School of Aviation, which will be facilitated by major investments in a new fleet of aircraft and buildings. 

The ideal candidate will have expertise and demonstrated teaching excellence in one or more of the following areas, as listed in the qualifications.

The teaching load will be 3 plus 3

The Committee Chair for this search is Dr. Todd P. Hubbard 

The applicant must have at least 5 years of related experience in one or more of the following areas.

Unmanned Aerial Systems
Human Factors
Aviation/Aerospace Safety
Law/Law Enforcement
Aviation/Aerospace Security
Aviation/Aerospace Logistics
Business Program Management in specified agencies (FAA, DoD, ICAO, NASA)
Air Traffic Control
Applied Educational Studies (Aviation)
Aviation Psychology

The applicant must show evidence of excellence in employment for work experience in one or more of the above areas. 

Work experience as a pilot, air traffic controller, dispatcher, or airport manager is valued.

The minimum educational qualification is a master's degree related to the areas listed above. Possessing a terminal degree is desired. Applicants who are All But Dissertation, who plan to complete their terminal degree in the next calendar year can still compete for this position. 

Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter describing their interest in and highlighting their qualifications for the position, 2) a full curriculum vitae, 3) a 1-2 page research plan listing accomplishments and future plans, 4) a 1-2 page teaching plan listing teaching experience and future interests, 5) a statement about their prior and planned contributions to professional service (e.g. through mentoring roles or involvement in committees), and 6) contact information (email and phone numbers) for three people who will be asked to provide confidential letters of recommendation. Please combine all these materials into one file and submit via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/163514.