Founding Program Director, Aviation

Ability to plan and implement activities
that increase the visibility and profile of the A&M-Victoria Agribusiness concentration within the regional community and agricultural
industry.

Demonstrated commitment to supporting and working effectively with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic,
cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as students with disabilities.

Responsibilities: The individual in this position
will be expected to:

• Plan and direct all aspects of the aviation program including curriculum development, Federal Aviation
  Administration (FAA) regulatory compliance, flight operations, scheduling, and accreditation.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities
  in accordance with the College's policies and applicable laws.
• Oversee all operations of the aviation degree program including the
  flight training contractor.
• Oversee all operations of the aviation degree program including the flight training
  contractor.
• Teach courses within the aviation program, including ground school and other subjects as appropriate. Teaching
  assignments will include face-to-face classes in Victoria, Texas.
• Plan and conduct activities that raise the profile of the
  A&M-Victoria Aviation Science Program within the community and industry.
• Actively participate in student recruitment and
  coordinating with the Division of Enrollment Management to develop recruiting material.
• Facilitate mentoring for aviation students
  with industry professionals and fostering graduate placement.
• Identify resource requirements and managing Aviation Program
  budgets.
• Oversee compliance with Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) requirements.
• Supervise and administer
  Aviation Program extra-curricular activities and engage with professional organizations, including the National Intercollegiate Flying
  Association (NIFA).
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Because of the University's outreach mission to serve the
broader Texas Gulf Coast region, the position may require travel and occasional work outside of normal business hours.

For more
information about Texas A&M University-Victoria's programs and mission, visit www.tamuv.edu.

Education and Experience: The position requires an earned master's degree in aviation or an
equivalent degree or relevant field. Because this is a professional-track appointment, relevant industry experience in aviation and/or
flight operations and aviation management is expected (e.g., service as a commercial or military pilot). The position also requires Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) instrument and single-engine land or multi-engine land commercial pilot ratings. Experience as a flight and/or
ground school instructor, previous classroom teaching experience in a higher education setting, Single-engine land and multi-engine land
pilot ratings, and CFI/Instrument rating is preferred.

Texas A&M University-Victoria Values: Together We
Rise

Wisdom

Excellence

Respect

Integrity

Students

Em
pathy

Setting: Texas A&M University-Victoria is the most recent addition to the Texas A&M University System. The University
was founded in 1973 as part of the University of Houston System and was transferred to the Texas A&M University System during the 89th Texas
Legislative Session. A&M-Victoria is the only four-year university in a 100-mile radius and is just 30 miles from the Texas Gulf Coast. The
University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in the Coastal Bend region of Texas. It serves the educational needs, promotes economic
well-being, and advances the community and region's quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence. The university is
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and it offers more than 50 academic
programs, as well as concentrations and certificates. The university also has several accreditations for specific areas and programs,
including from the AACSB, ABET, CACREP and CCNE. In addition to its recent transition into The Texas A&M University System, A&M-Victoria is
in the process of adding academic programs in three major areas: aviation, agribusiness, and engineering. In addition to academic
excellence, A&M-Victoria has a thriving Athletics program that offers six competitive teams: baseball, softball, men's and women's soccer,
and men's and women's golf. The Jaguars are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and the baseball, softball
and soccer teams compete in the Red River Athletic Conference. The golf teams compete in the Association of Independent Institutions
Conference. Learn more about Texas A&M University-Victoria's history, academic programs, and campus facilities here.

Application: Review of applications will begin September 15, 2026, and
continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of application addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae, a
statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. If you have any questions related to the search, please
contact Dolores Guerrero (GuerreroD5@tamuv.edu)

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history
investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the
institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.