Description

Baylor University seeks a Lecturer, Non-Tenure Track, Aviation Sciences to start

August 2025. Details for this position can be found at Apply – Interfolio.

The Aviation Sciences Program at Baylor University seeks an outstanding aviation professional at the rank of Lecturer.

Aviation Sciences is a growing and dynamic program at Baylor, and we are looking for a candidate who can augment our capabilities and help us continue our pursuit of excellence in collegiate aviation. This is a full-time lecturer position with responsibilities teaching Aviation Sciences courses beginning Fall 2025. Teaching assignments will include Aviation Ground School and other Aviation-specific courses.

This appointment is a renewable full-time, benefits-eligible, teaching-focused position with a 6-year promotion path to Senior Lecturer for successful candidates and a 12-year promotion path to Teaching Professor for highly successful candidates (see: Policy on Full-Time Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, and Teaching Professors at Baylor University).

 With a main campus located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.  

 As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor University is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor University is a private, not-for-profit university governed by a predominantly Baptist Board of Regents and is operated within the Christian-oriented aims and ideals of Baptists and is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, a cooperative association of autonomous Texas Baptist churches. Baylor University is also affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, a cooperative association of autonomous Texas Baptist churches, and is an associate member of the Baptist World Alliance. As a religiously controlled institution of higher education, Baylor University is exempt from compliance with select provisions of certain civil rights laws, and Baylor University is also exempt from prohibitions against discrimination based on religion. As a religiously controlled institution of higher education, Baylor University is exempt from compliance with select provisions of certain civil rights laws, and Baylor University is also exempt from prohibitions against discrimination based on religion. As such, the University prescribes standards of personal conduct that are consistent with its religious mission and values and lawfully considers a person's religion in the employment context. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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Requirements

QualificationsMaster’s Degree is preferred, but we will also consider an equivalent combination of experience, training, licenses, and certifications.
Preference will be given to candidates with one of the following certifications: Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) Certificate or Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFI-I).
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Flight or ground instructor certificate or a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating required
Recent operational flight experience is preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems is preferred.
Application InstructionsPlease submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:

cover letter/letter of application
current curriculum vitae
statement of teaching philosophy and interests
copy of your transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable) showing the highest degree conferred
contact information for three individuals from whom we can request letters of recommendation
 

All applicants will also complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will need to provide official transcripts.

The complete application must be submitted by 11 PM Central Time on October 31, 2024, to be considered.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Trey Cade (william_cade@baylor.edu), Director of the Aviation Sciences Program.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementBaylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others.  Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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Internal Notes
Position ID or Requisition NumberNew position
Appointment TypeContinuing
RankLecturer
TitleRegular, non-tenure track
DisciplineAviation Sciences
Position Term Length10 months
Anticipated Start DateAug 1, 2025
Salary Range or Pay Grade$65,000-$75,000; approved salary budget $70,000
Funding SourceCollege of A&S temporary lecturer reserve, 320-32001-100-1000000-91055-101-0000
Hiring PlanSee hiring plan attached.
General NotesNot a remote position. This is a new position approved in the A&S FY25 Hiring Plan. A&S is funding the salary for this position.
File Attachments Aviation Sciences Hiring Plan (002)Opens in new window