Part-Time Instructor - Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Algonquin College; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Ontario is seeking a Part-Time Faculty member for the Mechanical and Transportation Technology department. The ideal candidate will have a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer designation and experience in aircraft maintenance, along with two years of teaching experience. This role involves facilitating student learning and providing support both in and out of class. The position is contract-based for four months, starting January 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of hands-on industry experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Minimum two years of teaching experience or equivalent in a postsecondary setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of educational technologies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating and guiding learning for students in Mechanical and Transportation Technology.
• Providing tutoring and academic advising for students.
• Evaluating student progress and assessing their work.

Skills

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Category M1 and/or M2

Hands-on industry experience in aircraft maintenance

Communication, presentation, and organizational skills

Teaching experience in a postsecondary setting

Job description

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Position Details

Department: Mechanical and Transportation Technology - Part-time Faculty

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary Range: $53.02-$90.06 Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours: (not provided)

Anticipated Start Date: January 05 2026

Length of Contract: 4 months

Posting Information: This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Posting Closing Date: November 21 2025 (jobs posted until 11:59 pm on closing date)

Job Description

Under the direction of the Chair and the Associate Chair Mechanical and Transportation Technology the Instructor is responsible for facilitating and guiding learning and providing an effective learning environment for all students. The professional responsibilities include:

• Providing tutoring and academic advising for students both in and out of class;
• Providing a learning environment which makes effective use of available resources including educational technologies;
• Evaluating student progress / achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the students work within assigned courses;
• The development and creation of a learning environment that is conducive to success for all students;
• Modeling the College values Caring. Learning. Integrity. Respect.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Category M1 and / or M2;
• Minimum five (5) years of hands‑on industry experience in aircraft maintenance (helicopter experience is an asset);
• Valid Transport Canada AME License (M1 or M2) is required;
• Minimum two (2) years of teaching experience or equivalent preferably in a postsecondary setting is considered an asset;
• Demonstrated knowledge of student success strategies in a postsecondary setting is considered an asset;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of educational technologies is considered an asset;
• Highly effective communication, presentation and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated skill in Algonquin Colleges preferred teaching competencies as set out in the Professor of the 21st Century document : of commitment to the success of all learners.

Note: Must have flexibility to teach during the day from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department. While we thank all those who apply only those to be interviewed will be contacted.