Adjunct Professor of Computer-Aided Technology - Drone Instructor

Oklahoma City Community College; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 841,024 - 1,197,823; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Oklahoma City seeks an Adjunct Professor of Computer-Aided Technology - Drone Instructor to deliver quality instruction in unmanned vehicle systems. Candidates must possess an Associate’s degree in a relevant field and a current Pilot’s or FAA Part 107 License. Successful applicants will demonstrate flexibility in teaching, strong communication skills, and a commitment to student success. This position may require teaching on-campus, at local high schools, and online.

Qualifications

• Current Pilot’s License or FAA Part 107 License is required.
• 2 years of professional experience with unmanned or drone systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in designated courses.
• Manage program and course curricula.
• Participate in student learning assessment.
• Respond to requests from program administrators.
• Attend required meetings.

Skills

Experience in unmanned vehicle or drone systems

Positive human relations and communication skills

Flexible teaching style

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in aerospace, aviation, business, unmanned vehicle systems, robotics, or related field

Job description

Adjunct Professor of Computer-Aided Technology - Drone Instructor

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter; resume; and transcript conferring at least an Associate’s degree in aerospace, aviation, business, unmanned vehicle systems, robotics, or related field. Applicants are also to attach a current Pilot’s License or FAA Part 107 License.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at [phone], Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Position Information

Posting Number: Adjunct_0401936
Classification Title: Adjunct Professor
Working Title: Adjunct Professor of Computer-Aided Technology – Drone Instructor
Datatel Position ID: BUDI6ADJCOAT1A
Annual Hours: As needed or assigned
Placement Range: $740 per Credit Hour
Position Type: Adjunct Faculty

General Description
An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.

Reporting to: Department Chair of Computer-Aided Technology
Reports to: None

Qualifications • Associate’s degree in aerospace, aviation, business, unmanned vehicle systems, robotics, or related field and current Pilot’s License or FAA Part 107 License.
• 2 years professional experience working with one or more unmanned or drone systems.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Experience in the field of unmanned vehicle or drone systems.
• Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills.
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
• Commitment to helping students achieve their goals.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle).
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
• Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.
• Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner.
• Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts.
• Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.
• Ability to be available for office hours and provide means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the department or division office.
• Must be punctual and reliable.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions
• May occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others.
• Frequently move about the classroom to assist students.
• Frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.
• Frequently position self to work with classroom and lab equipment and/or to instruct or assist students.
• Frequently operate a computer, other office/classroom equipment and mobile devices.
• Judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
• Perform essential functions in an indoor classroom or office setting.

Preferred Qualifications: None

Required Training: None

Work Hours: Day, evening and/or weekend as required by section assignment. Courses may be taught on‑campus, at local high schools and online.

Job Duties

An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the Dean agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:

• Manage program and course curricula by writing course syllabi.
• Contribute to developing, implementing, and evaluating approved academic programs and developing new academic programs to meet community needs.
• Fulfill course, program, and department goals and objectives.
• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.
• Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements.
• Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.
• Support the College’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities.

Course(s) this position might teach include:
• CAT 1003 – Special Topics
• CAT 1113 – Unmanned Vehicle Systems
• CAT 1123 – Unmanned Vehicle System Operations
• CAT 1133 – Airspace and Regulations

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)
• Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.
• Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.
• Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices.
• Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established procedures.
• Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have at least an Associate’s degree in aerospace, aviation, business, unmanned vehicle systems, robotics, or related field, AND hold a current Pilot’s License or FAA Part 107 License?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least 2 years professional experience working with one or more unmanned or drone systems?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe your minimum 2 years professional experience working with one or more unmanned or drone systems.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you attached all required documents?
  • Yes
  • No