Job description

Job Posting Number: 2026092NTL

Position Description

Texas State Universitys Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies (OWLS) seeks an exemplary and visionary candidate to join us in preparing reflective leaders for todays global workforce. An ideal candidate will provide evidence of experience and potential in the areas of teaching, and service as follows.

Teaching:

Teach undergraduate aviation courses, in online, in-person, or hybrid delivery system including some required in-person office hours; supervise students participation in partner flight courses, and completion of FAA requirements; teach essential theoretical knowledge for aviation, covering aerodynamics, aviation safety, aviation weather, and other ground-based instruction; participate in undergraduate curriculum development related to aviation; participate in admissions board decisions for aviation; serve on aviation scholarship committees; assist with B.A.A.S. degree coordinator activities for Aviation Science majors.

Service:

Service may include engaging in activities at the department, college, and university level that build relationships with other university departments, local businesses, and community organizations as well as participating in professional organizations.

All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• An earned bachelors degree.
• Private pilot license (PPL) or Commercial pilot license (CPL).
• Minimum of a Certified ground instructor (CGI) or Certified flight instructor (CFI) license, or military equivalent.
• Instrument rating or Certified flight instructor with Instrument rating (CFII), or military equivalent.
• At least two years of flight experience or 100 hours of private flight time.
• Experience teaching online, asynchronous, or synchronous courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (masters or Ph.D.) in Education, Aviation Science, Aviation, or similar field.
• Experience creating online, asynchronous, or synchronous courses.

Full Consideration Date:
Close Date: 03/26/2026
Open Until Filled? No
About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, youll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

How to apply

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