Adjunct Instructor - Airframe & Powerplant

Ozarks Technical Community College; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Ozarks Technical Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor – Airframe & Powerplant to teach airframe-related coursework and laboratory instruction. The role develops daily lesson plans, uses college-approved curriculum, and maintains required certifications.

The instructor will foster a safe learning environment, engage students, and collaborate with full-time faculty to ensure program outcomes and accreditation standards are met.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution (or ability to complete within six months).
• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant certificates.
• Three years of relevant work experience in aviation maintenance or related field.
• Demonstrate ability to diagnose and repair aircraft and equipment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction reflective of current discipline standards using college–approved curriculum and resources.
• Assist with curriculum development, implementation, and assessment to support program outcomes.
• Assist with development and maintenance of course outlines using approved descriptions and outcomes.
• Engage with students using intentional best practice teaching strategies.
• Plan and prepare the learning environment with needed materials and supplies.
• Collaborate with full-time instructors on curriculum, objectives and materials.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Knowledge of aviation maintenance安全

Ability to work independently

Ability to use information technology

Education

Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant certificates

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canvas or LMS familiarity

Job description

JOB TITLE: ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR – AIRFRAME & POWERPLANT

DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL EDUCATION

SALARY RANGE: ADJUNCT SALARY CLASSIFICATION CHART FLSA: EXEMPT

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Assigned Department Chair

Position Summary

The current instructional assignment is expected to focus primarily on airframe-related coursework and laboratory instruction. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing the daily lesson plans and activities for proper management of assigned classes. The instructor is also responsible for creating a classroom environment that implements best practices, supports industry standards, and engages students in career and technical education. The instructor will also maintain industry and required certification(s) for specialized fields.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college–approved curriculum and resources.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum to support program outcomes and accreditation requirements.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of course outlines using approved course descriptions, learning outcomes, and program objectives.
• Actively engage and interact with students using intentional best practice teaching strategies.
• Plan and prepare the learning environment with needed materials and supplies.
• Communicate and collaborate with full-time instructors in creating and implementing course curriculum, objectives and materials.
• Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner, while demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, positive attitude, and supportive culture.
• Maintain appropriate record keeping for assigned classes to include student attendance, record of grades earned, and other related classroom information.
• Uphold departmental policy and expectations.
• Maintain confidentiality of students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members, as well as records and all information.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning (or ability to complete an associate degree within six months of hire).
• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant aircraft mechanic certificates
• Knowledge of current practices that promote safety in aviation maintenance
• Three years of relevant work experience in the aviation maintenance industry or a related field.
• Demonstrate how to diagnose and repair defects in aircraft and equipment
• Demonstrate current knowledge in course content and effectiveness in teaching assigned subjects.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and able to use discretion to determine the need for administrative involvement.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• FAA Aircraft Mechanic Certifications in both Airframe and Powerplant
• FAA Aircraft Mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA)
• Current and recent experience as a FAA Aviation Mechanic
• Five years of work experience as a certified airframe and powerplant aircraft mechanic in both general and airline operations.
• Recent experience maintaining, troubleshooting, or instructing in aircraft airframe systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic, environmental control, pressurization, and auxiliary systems.
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Experience working on avionics technology
• FAA Private Pilot Certification or higher-level pilot credential
• Basic Ground Instructor (BGI) or Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) Certification
• Leadership or managerial experience
• Participation in professional organizations related to teaching area.
• Teaching experience in the career and technical education field.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (such as Canvas).
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger/touch, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to move around and about their area, and operate a computer as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

• OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.