Job openings: aeronautics instructors and teachers

(Note:  The announcement below comes to us from AIAA contacts at American Academy of Aeronautics, at Mather Field, California.  Strictly speaking, it is Sacramento Section territory, but members in the Bay area may find it of interest.)

The Aeronautics and Aerospace Science Department at American Academy of Aeronautics has an opening for the current Autumn/Winter quarters with strong opportunities to work in future quarters as well.

The Aeronautical and Aerospace Science Department invites dynamic individuals with a passion for teaching aeronautics to undergraduate students to apply for the instructor and teacher positions.

Instructors have small group sizes and remain with the same group of students throughout their program.  The instructor is expected to teach undergraduate aeronautical and aerospace science at both introductory and advanced levels. The teaching and instruction load over a full year is eight terms per academic year.  Many of the courses meet once a week between 3:00pm and 6:15pm.  Office hours and student assignments are supported by teaching assistants.

Qualifications:

1. Have a bachelor's degree completed by June 01, 2005, in science, engineering, mathematics, meteorology or applied science; OR, the equivalent.  Note: Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation is equivalent of the degree listed above.

2. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, as well as a statement of teaching interest, philosophy and goals, a summary of courses taught.

Please include contact information for at least three referees.

Applications by USPS should be sent to:
Dr. Margaret Harris
American Academy of Aeronautics
10510 Superfortress Ave.
Mather, California 95655

Email applications are encouraged and should be sent to: jobs@americanacademy.net
Fax: 650-440-4999
Phone: 916-572-9070

The consideration of applications will begin on September 01, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.