Instructor and Program Director of Aviation Science

Position Summary:

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of a full-time Instructor and Program Director of Aviation Science, beginning March 16, 2026. The position is open until filledwith review of applications beginning on or aboutJanuary 26, 2026. The appointment includes 75 percent of online teaching of Aviation Science courses and 25 percent reassigned time during each academic year to perform the administrative duties as Aviation Science Program Director. ENMU is New Mexico's largest regional comprehensive university with a four-year campus in Portales and two-year campuses in Roswell and Ruidoso. ENMU's Aviation Science program is fully online and offers Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science in Aviation Science.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach Aviation Science courses online
• Perform administrative duties for Aviation Science
• Implement Aviation Science program assessment
• Articulate transfer courses
• Advise, recruit, and retain students
• Provide service to the department, college, and university
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Master of Science in Aviation Science, Aeronautical Science, or a related field is required
• Teaching experience in web-based instruction and/or distance education is highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated teaching ability
• Demonstrate management skills
• Demonstrated abilities in working successfully in an academic community
• Demonstrated commitment to university and departmental service

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Work during normal work hours and may include weekend and evening hours
• Work requires reaching, handling of objects with hands and/or fingers, talking, and/or hearing, and seeing

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please go to http://www.enmu.edu/employment-hr/employment-opportunities , follow the application instructions and submit the following documents (as a combined pdf):

• Cover letter
• Complete curriculum vitae
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• A 1-page statement of teaching philosophy

Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.eu, (575) 562-2235, or Quay Hall Office 109, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu .