Adjunct Faculty - Aviation Maintenance Technology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Harper College in Illinois seeks adjunct faculty to teach a range of aviation maintenance courses within the Career and Technical Programs. Adjunct positions involve delivering content across daytime, evening, and online modalities, with a focus on aligning instruction to curriculum standards.

Applicants must hold an FAA-issued Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license and have the equivalent of one year’s full-time, non-teaching experience in aviation.

Qualifications

• FAA license required: Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P).
• One year of full-time, non-teaching aviation-related experience (2000 hrs).
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content that aligns with program standards and outcomes.
• Develop syllabi, assignments, and assessments reflecting industry practices.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ progress and grades.
• Adhere to deadlines for mid-term verification and final grading.
• Create an inclusive learning environment across modalities (daytime, evening, online).

Skills

Aircraft blueprint reading

Aircraft propellers

Aviation physics

Materials and processes

Aviation safety

Education

FAA license (A / P / A&P)

Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or related discipline

Job description

ABOUT US

We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and openedSeptember 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, apioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and thefirst president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier communitycolleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’sacademic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and fortransfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degreeand certification programs, advanced career programs, workforcetraining, professional development, continuing education classes,accelerated degree options for adults and developmental educationprograms.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitablecompensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois statelaw, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salaryranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining toptalent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage opendiscussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with anyquestions you may have regarding salary details. Harper Collegetypically offers compensation up to the median market rate for thisposition. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligningwith both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience.To review all benefit information visit us at: https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements :

A valid FAA-issued Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.

Experience Requirements

The equivalent of one (1) year’s full-time, non-teaching workexperience (2000 hrs.) in the field.

Preferred Experience

Exceptional applicants will meet one or more of the followingpreferred qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in aviation management or relateddiscipline.
• The equivalent of five (5) years’ experience in the aviationmaintenance industry.

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ABOUT THE TEAM

The Career and Technical Programs provide programs of study thatinvolve a multiyear sequence of courses that integrate coreacademic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge toprovide students with a pathway to postsecondary education andcareers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adjunct faculty may be assigned a maximum workload of 24 contacthours or equivalent per academic year (i.e., fall and springsemesters). Classes within the program are offered in daytime,evening, and/or online modalities based on student demand.
• Deliver course content that aligns with the college’s curriculumstandards and student learning outcomes.
• Develop course syllabi, assignments, and assessments that reflectcurrent industry practices and ensure course outcomes aremet.
• Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment thataccommodates diverse learning styles and promotes studentsuccess.
• Use technology and other resources to enhance course delivery andstudent engagement, including online, hybrid, or face-to-facemodalities.
• Maintain accurate records of student’s progress and grades.
• Must adhere to mid-term verification and final grade postingdeadlines.
• Adhere to institutional policies and procedures, including thoserelated to academic integrity and accessibility.

Course(s) to be taught :

• Aircraft Blueprint Reading – AVM101
• Aircraft Propellers – AVM130
• Aviation Physics – AVM 155
• Materials and Processes – AVM160
• Aviation Safety, Rules andRegulations – AVM 201
• Weight and Balance – AVM209
• Alternate Structures – AVM215
• Engine Electrical Systems – AVM219
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power – AVM220
• Airframe Inspection – AVM223
• Engine Air Flow Systems – AVM225
• Atmospheric Controls – AVM227
• Reciprocating Engine Overhaul – AVM229
• Engine Support Systems – AVM235
• Engine Fuel Metering and Operation –AVM 237
• Turbine Engines – AVM 245