The Department of Aviation at Morningside University invites dynamic candidates for an Assistant Professor of Aviation to support the continued development of its newly created aviation programs. This is a 9-month tenure-track appointment, located on campus, with a start date of August 11, 2025.

 

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate Aviation courses in areas including, but not limited to, flight operations, aviation law, air traffic control, aviation meteorology, human factors, aviation safety and security, and airport planning and administration.
• Carry a teaching load of 24 credits per academic year (usually three courses per semester), plus a May term once every three years.
• Provide academic advising for undergraduate Aviation students.
• Advise the Morningside Student Aero Club with an opportunity to develop and coach the collegiate flying competition team.
• Engage in service to the university and participate in professional development activities.
• Collaborate with Oracle Aviation, the Chief Flight Instructor, the Director of Aviation, and the Dean to deliver:
  • Professional Flight air and ground schools
  • The Aviation Management major.
• Assist with the marketing and recruitment of students to Morningside’s aviation program.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Aviation or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• A Doctoral degree in Aviation is preferred.
• Experience in a FAR Part 141 ground school setting is preferred.
• Although this position does not involve flight instruction, possession of FAA Advanced ratings is preferred.

 

Our Flight Provider:

Oracle Aviation provides the flight component of the Professional Flight (BS) program. The new, state-of-the-art facility has 30,000 sq. ft. of hangar space, a modern lobby and passenger lounge, a canteen and dining space, multiple conference rooms, and more. It is located seven miles from campus at the Sioux Gateway Airport (KSUX).

The flight school boasts multiple learning spaces for student/instructor interaction, a modern classroom for organized training sessions and class events, a full motion, FAA-approved flight simulator, and a private student lounge to encourage student involvement and engagement at the airport. This comfortable, welcoming facility serves as an extension of the Morningside campus and a window into the world of Aviation for our flight students. Oracle currently offers the following aircraft for student training.

• 3 Cessna 172s (PPC and Instrument)
• Piper Arrow (Commercial)
• Additional aircraft will be available as the program progresses.

 

About Morningside:

Morningside is a private university located in Sioux City, Iowa, that serves approximately 2,300 students from almost all 50 states and more than 30 countries. It was established in 1894 by The United Methodist Church, an affiliation it continues to maintain, and Dr. Albert Mosley serves as its 13th president. The main campus comprises 69 acres nestled in a serene, park-like setting in the heart of Iowa’s fourth largest city. Lags Farm and Sioux Gateway Airport are both nearby extensions of the campus that serve the School of Agriculture and Aviation.

Morningside’s largest undergraduate programs are business, education, and nursing, and the Sharon Walker School of Education and Nylen School of Nursing both offer well-established online post-baccalaureate and graduate program options for nontraditional and graduate students. A strong commitment to experiential learning has enabled Morningside University to maintain a remarkable 99% job and graduate school placement rate for its undergraduate graduates over the past decade.

Morningside University is home to the Mustangs Athletic Department, which fields 28 varsity sports and is a proud member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). Residential undergraduate students may also enjoy more than 50 student-led clubs and organizations or choose to get involved with the School of Visual and Performing Arts regardless of their major.

Learn more about Morningside University at morningside.edu

Review of applications for the position will begin immediately and will continue until filled. For fullest consideration, applicant materials should be received on or before February 28, 2025. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Successful completion of a background check and education verification are required. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, religion, creed, race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, national origin, or other characteristics protected by state and federal law. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Director of Human Resources at welp@morningside.edu.

Apply on-line only by submitting an email to facultysearch@morningside.edu and entering “Aviation Search” in the subject line and attaching PDF or Microsoft Word files for the following documents: cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a list of three professional references (name, phone number, email). Questions about the position may be addressed to Dr. Tom Paulsen, Dean of the School of Agriculture and Aviation (712-274-5489 or paulsent@morningside.edu).