Part Time Faculty - School of Aviation

Confederation College; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading institution in education is seeking a Part Time Faculty member for the School of Aviation. This role involves designing and delivering aviation courses, evaluating student progress, and contributing to program development. Ideal candidates will have a postsecondary qualification, expertise in aircraft maintenance, and teaching experience. The position offers a flexible schedule and opportunities to engage with diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Completion of a postsecondary qualification, preferably a degree.
• Transport Canada issued Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license or Commercial Pilot License.
• Experience in teaching or working with various student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver courses and labs.
• Engage students and evaluate their progress.
• Contribute to ongoing development of school programs.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance expertise

Teaching or training experience

Knowledge of diverse student populations

Education

Postsecondary qualification in related discipline

Job description

Overview

Position Information

Position Title: Part Time Faculty - School of Aviation

Posting Type: Temporary

End Date (if applicable):

Position Number: P99058

Job Type: Part-Time

Location / Campus

Position Reports to: Associate Dean - School of Aviation

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver courses and / or labs;
• Engage students in the classroom and lab environment, ensuring learner awareness of curriculum, their academic progression and evaluation of learning;
• Provide a learning environment that makes effective use of available resources while incorporating a variety of teaching and learning strategies to meet various learning styles;
• Evaluate student progress and achievement using a variety of evaluative tools;
• Actively contribute to and care about our student success;
• Assist, advise, coach and mentor students with course choices, career possibilities and opportunities to continue their education at an advanced level;
• Contribute to the regular and ongoing development of the School’s programs; and
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Qualifications

• A detailed description of responsibilities per the classification definition of Professor is available in the Academic Collective Agreement.
• This position involves up to 36 weeks of assigned contact per academic year and may be in any of three semesters at the College’s discretion and may include weekend work.
• Completion of a postsecondary qualification (degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience) in a discipline related to the subject matter to be taught;
• Expertise and progressively responsible experience in the aircraft maintenance field;
• Either a Transport Canada issued and current Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license or a Commercial Pilot License with a minimum class 3 Instructor Rating.
• The preferred candidate will have: expertise in both stand-up delivery and distributed learning; teaching or training experience at the postsecondary or corporate level; knowledge of and / or experience working with First Nations, Metis and / or Inuit communities, with a focus on those in the College’s catchment area; knowledge of and / or experience teaching or working with International students / colleagues representative of our student population; a commitment to education equity to teach diverse student populations and work with colleagues or clients from various backgrounds; proven ability to excel in a team environment and a demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning; curriculum and / or program development experience is desirable, including innovative classroom presentation techniques; and
• Additional experience in some of the following areas would be an asset.

Additional Information

The successful applicant will be required to submit a criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening prior to commencement of employment.

In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry.

Position Details

Hours of Work: Hours of Work

Shift Type: Variable

Contract Duration (if applicable):

Type of Position: Part-Time Professor

Posting Number: AC-23-10P

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

This is a general call out for individuals that have extensive Aviation experience and are interested in applying that experience in the classroom to help others learn. Contract faculty can teach one course a week or multiple courses. If you are looking for a part time job that is rewarding and challenging please consider applying.