Lecturer in Aviation (Air Traffic Control)

Job Posting Number: 2027057APF

Position Description

We are seeking experienced Air Traffic Control professionals to join our faculty team and help prepare the next generation of aviation professionals. A full-time faculty member with in-depth aviation experience, expertise, and knowledge, specifically in the Tower and/or En Route specialties of Air Traffic Control, for the new College of Applied Arts (CoAA) Center for Aviation Excellence (CAE). Candidates may qualify in either the Tower or the En Route specialty area; expertise in both is not required. The faculty member will be integral in providing instruction for specific courses in the new Air Traffic Control concentration (BAAS in Aviation Science degree) scheduled to begin Fall 2027. Faculty members are responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, supporting simulation and laboratory activities, and contributing to program development in a collaborative academic environment. Additional responsibilities of the faculty will include collaboration with local airports and flight partners to ensure academic success for all students completing the Air Traffic Control degree. The faculty member will report to the Director of the CoAA CAE and the Dean of the College of Applied Arts. We welcome applicants with operational expertise, instructional experience and a passion for aviation education.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
A minimum of three (3) years of fully credentialed experience as one of the following:
- FAA Certified Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS).
- Military controller with FAA credentials.
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) air traffic controller.
- Control Tower Operator (CTO) controller.
A minimum of two (2) years of Certified Professional Controller (CPC), or equivalent, in the Tower or En Route specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

On-the-job training instructor (OJTI) experience.
Master’s degree in a related field.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58747.

Interested individuals should submit the following materials:

A current CV.
A letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment.
Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

Type of Position

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date

01/15/2027

Posting Date

10/26/2026

Review Date

11/16/2026

Close Date

11/15/2026

Open Until Filled?

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Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.

Lecturer in Aviation (Air Traffic Control)