Lecturer - Dept. of Aviation Maintenance & Structural Technology; Eastman Campus

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi‑campus public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins—located in central Georgia, and it offers a fully‑online campus for global outreach. Enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties.

The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

The Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation is a nationally recognized leader in aviation education. The Aviation Maintenance Technology and Aircraft Structural Technology programs offer both degree and certificate options. In addition, aviation‑related training is available to high‑school students through dual enrollment opportunities.

This full‑time, 10‑month faculty position in the Department of Aviation Maintenance and Structural Technology primarily involves teaching aviation maintenance courses to traditional college students and high‑school dual‑enrollment students. Lecturers will be expected to have the skill set to teach in both the Aviation Maintenance Technology program and the Aircraft Structural Technology program. Teaching duties will require both the ability to present theory through lecture, as well as demonstrate skills and manage students in a shop environment.

• Teach Aviation Maintenance Technology courses covering FAA curriculum in the Airman Certification Standards.
• Teach courses in the Aircraft Structural Technology program, requiring proficiency in sheet metal and composite construction and repair.
• Advise aviation students on academic and career aspirations.
• Develop course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and lab projects.
• Maintain working lab/shop environments and training aids.
• Evaluate student achievement and competence.
• Collaborate with faculty and occupational advisory committee.
• Help recruit students by attending K‑12 career fairs and conducting on‑campus tours.

• Associate’s degree in Aviation or a field related to the teaching discipline.
• AA – Airframe & Powerplant Certification.
• Demonstrated ability to teach a broad array of aviation training courses.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Teaching experience in aviation.
• Industry experience in aviation maintenance.

• Letter of interest including teaching philosophy and salary requirements.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
• Unofficial academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
• Names and contact information for three references.

• Health insurance.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life insurance.
• Sick leave.
• Vacation leave.
• Parental leave.
• Retirement.
• Employee discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. The university recruits, hires, trains, promotes, and educates persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check, to confirm employment eligibility with MGA.