Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, CO

Aviation Affiliate Instructor at Metropolitan State University of Denver — Denver, CO

Full-timeDenver, COPosted 2026-07-23Apply on Workday
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## Department

Aviation & Aerospace Science

About the University

Position Summary

The Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for future part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

For more information about the Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science in our College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/aviation-aerospace.

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree is required to teach aviation-related courses such as aerodynamics, aircraft systems, airport management, aviation law, and more.
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification is required to teach FAA pilot ground and aircraft simulator courses such as:

o Pilot Ground Courses: Private Pilot Ground – Basic Ground Instructor (BGI) or Certified Flight Instructor; Instrument Pilot Ground – Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) or Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument; Commercial Pilot Ground – Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) or Certified Flight Instructor; Flight Instructor Ground – Advanced Ground Instructor or Certified Flight Instructor o Simulator Courses: AES 1710 – Certified Flight Instructor; AES 2710 – Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument; AES 3710 – Certified Flight Instructor with Commercial Multi-engine o UAS/UAV Courses – FAA Part 107

Note – FAA Certifications must be current according to Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)

Preferred Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in aviation, aviation-related major, or a master’s degree or doctorate in aviation
  • Four or more years of industry-related experience

Terms of Employment

Salary for Announcement

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications must include the following required materials:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Cover letter
  • Copies of certifications, if applicable (please copy front and back)

There is one location (the resume/cover letter submission field) in the application poral to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidates selected for hire.

## Closing Date

Open Until Filled

## Posting Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

## Posting Representative Email

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

## Benefits

Background Checks

## Diversity Statement