Aviation Faculty 10-Month

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Medical Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an instructor to teach aviation coursework for CCBC's Applied Associates of Science in Air Traffic Control. The role requires a Bachelor's in Aviation and substantial teaching experience.

Responsibilities include developing curricula, advising students, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position is part of a hybrid teaching model.

Benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement options, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, degree in Aviation strongly preferred.
• 3 years professional experience in Air Traffic Control required.
• Previous college-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruction at minimum 30 Teaching Learning Hours per annum.
• Design and implement department programs.
• Maintain compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Instruction in aviation coursework

Curriculum development

Student advising

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CIGNA Health benefits

Kaiser Health benefits

Job description

Class Description

The purpose of this class is to teach primarily aviation coursework specific to CCBC’s Applied Associates of Science in Air Traffic Control (ATC), including the Federal Aviation Administration’s Enhanced CTI (Collegiate Training Initiative) ATC program option that substitutes for the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City. Instruction could be in-person, online, and hybrid. Other potential topics include aviation history, safety, flight/instrument/ground training, aviation operations, and aircraft dispatcher, as qualified and necessary.

For best consideration, please apply by January 7, 2026. The start date for this position is fall semester, 2026, August 15, 2026.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required, degree in Aviation strongly preferred. 3 years professional experience in one of the following: FAA Certified Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS); military controller with FAA credentials; International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) air traffic controller; Control Tower Operator (CTO) controller. In addition, at least two (2) years of Certified Professional Controller (CPC) experience, or equivalent, in a control tower. Current FAA employees cannot serve in this role before retirement or resignation.

Additional Aviation certifications a plus. Previous college-level teaching experience preferred. Master’s degree preferred.

Class Specific Essential Duties

1. Instruction at 30 Teaching Learning Hours minimum per annum.
2. Design, develop and implement department programs or initiatives, in collaboration with Chair and faculty colleagues.
3. Student advising.
4. Maintain compliance with policies and procedures.
5. Maintain department records and files, as required.
6. Facilitate and attend meetings, as required.
7. Prepare, analyze and provide reports on miscellaneous subjects, as requested.
8. Manage program expenses and resources efficiently and economically.
9. Identify access and analyze program data in the college’s enterprise system.
10. Develop new courses, in collaboration with Chair and faculty colleagues, including meeting project goals with business partnerships, accreditors and regulators and course series.
11. Provide superior customer service and problem-solving to internal personnel and contract training clients.

Position Specific Essential Duties

1. Develop and revise aviation curricula per industry-standards.
2. Market and recruit in support of increasing enrollment levels.
3. Manage CCBC’s FAA Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) partnership, including full regulatory compliance with all related federal regulations.
4. Establish, develop and maintain employer and industry-partner relationships to support labor needs and placement/employment opportunities for CCBC students.
5. Effective advisement of prospective, incoming and existing students.
6. Recruitment of new students.
7. Work with internal departments to ensure that all existing and new courses are marketed and promoted in the best interests of the College.
8. Represent and promote the college at affinity groups, professional and business associations, and community and networking events.
9. Decisive performance in a demanding, deadline-oriented environment.
10. Direct support of Department Chair.
11. Maintain currency in relevant aviation licensing.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits at a Glance

Health and Medical

• CIGNA
  • Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
  • Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
• Kaiser

Prescription Drug Benefits

• For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
• Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium

Mental Health

Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.

Dental Benefits

• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred

Vision Benefits

• NVA

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
• Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and eldercare) $5,000

Term Life Insurance: MetLife

• Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10)
• Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.

Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Unum

• Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Carerider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty.
• Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford

Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.

Long-Term Disability

Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.

Retirement Plans

• Maryland State Teacher’s Pension System (7% contributory)
• Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory)
• Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (7% contributory)

Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)

• Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
• The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
• Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.

Legal Services

Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.

Credit Union

First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.

Direct Deposit

It is convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for your check on payday. The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral

Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.

Paid Leave Benefits

Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.

Tuition Assistance

Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee’s eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.

Academic Cash Award

Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.

McDaniel College’s Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Program

McDaniel College has extended its Educator’s Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits‑eligible employees. Children of any current full‑time benefits‑eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full‑time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years. The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority and its legacy. The College's expert faculty‑mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K‑12 educators.

Mandated Federal Benefits

Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.

For Your Convenience

• ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses
• Check cashing with appropriate ID
• Free Parking
• Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library