Director of Aviation Programs POSITION SUMMARY As Aviation Program Director, the selected candidate will oversee the DeVoe School of Business (DSB) aviation programs and is tasked with managing flight and ground instruction at partner flight schools, performing safety and operational audits, assessing student learning, engaging in the curriculum development process, identifying and recruiting adjunct faculty, and ensuring programs are conducted in accordance with the mission and academic policies of the University and accrediting bodies. The selected candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in the field of aviation and be a research and teaching resource, will provide thought leadership that positively influences the quality and relevance of DSB’s aviation offerings, will increase the visibility of DSB’s aviation programs, integrate new technologies for teaching and learning, and continue to develop partnerships within the aviation community. In addition to this highly collaborative work, he/she will be a leader across the university and within the aviation, business, and broader academic communities. The position will entail an administrative faculty rank in the DeVoe School of Business. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provide academic oversight of all flight and ground instruction through partner flight schools. Ensure consistent flight training standards among partner flight schools. 2. Performs periodic audits of flight school partners, including assessment of student experience, airplane inventory, and financial management as such activities affect the university’s aviation programs. As necessary, engage with partner to enhance or remedy flight operations for students. 3. Provide initial and ongoing training for flight school partners. 4. Demonstrate a mature personal faith in Jesus Christ and willingly embraces the theological and lifestyle commitments of The Wesleyan Church. 5. Provide oversight to ensure the aviation programs are conducted in accordance with the academic policies of the university and institutional and program accrediting bodies. 6. Provide oversight to ensure that curricula development, instruction, and program assessment are conducted with academic integrity and rigor. 7. Serve as the DSB representative on various committees, councils, and staff development meetings as assigned. 8. Teaching aviation courses onsite and/or online as assigned. 9. Represent the programs, School, and University within the marketplace and academy. 10. Recruit, mentor and evaluate adjunct faculty teaching aviation courses. 11. Review and approve applicants to the aviation programs. 12. Participate in faculty development and university faculty meetings. 13. Collaborate with all other Colleges, Schools, and operational departments including the Center for Learning and Innovation, Educational Partnerships, and regional Education Centers in matters of common concern. Perform all other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to Dean. Supervises the following positions: · Program Coordinator for Aviation Programs QUALIFICATIONS According to [redacted]’s employment policy, all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement. Highly qualified applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to professional education grounded in a Christ-centered world view and possess the following attributes: Required Education · Master’s degree in an appropriate, related field (e.g., aeronautical science, aviation, business administration, management) from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. Terminal degree in appropriate field preferred. · Current FAA Certified Flight Instructor certification with Instrument (CFII) rating, with the willingness to pursue the Multi-Engine Instructor rating. Experience · Working in or managing flight operations or experience as a professional pilot (e.g., corporate, air carrier, flight training, military aviation, etc.). · Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 141 and 61 standards. · A professional dossier of recognized accomplishments in industry or practice coupled with an active scholarship agenda that includes research, publications, presentations and service. · Significant leadership experience, measured by both length of service and level of responsibility, and especially in aviation. · An appreciation for the interests of working adults who teach and learn in the digital age. · A thorough awareness of higher education academic and administrative processes. · A solid track record as a collaborative leader with effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a strong interest in realizing IWU’s missional learning outcomes. · Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. · Consistent with IWU’s intentional development of a culturally diverse community, track record of demonstrating a culturally responsive and sensitive demeanor in working in an academic community that is diverse. · A vibrant Christian faith exemplified by regular church involvement, active Christian service, adherence to IWU’s Community Lifestyle Standard, and a heartfelt calling to endeavors that further the application of biblical precepts to professional education. · We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to building and cultivating diversity through leadership, teaching and/or service. Required Skills · Excellent written and oral communication skills. · Excellent organizational skills demonstrated in a leadership role in a complex organization · Demonstrated ability to create collaboration. IWU, in covenant with God’s reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles in our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ’s commandment to love all humankind. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reaching, talking, repetitive motions, and manual dexterity. VISUAL DEMANDS: Requires a high degree of visual acuity, reading of technical documents. ENVIRONMENT: Office environment with regular travel. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: According to [redacted] employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER [redacted] is committed to equal opportunity in employment and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Accordingly, the University affords equal opportunity to all employees and prospective employees without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. These have access to all the rights, privileges, and programs generally made available to employees at the University. It does not discriminate in the administration of its policies, programs, nor during any phase of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, treatment during employment, rates of pay or other compensation, and termination of employment. As an educational institution operating under The Wesleyan Church, [redacted] reserves and exercises its privileges under applicable law to prefer employees on the basis of religion and who are best suited to its religious purpose. [redacted] is an Equal Opportunity Employer