Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

SCCCD International Education; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Reedley College in Reedley, CA seeks an Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor to join as part-time faculty. The role involves teaching FAA FAR Part 147 curriculum, including airframe and powerplant courses, with a range of delivery methods from face-to-face to online or hybrid formats.

Candidates must hold an FAA A&P license with IA, plus a bachelor’s or higher with two years of related experience, or an associate degree with six years of related experience, or an equivalent credential.

Qualifications

• Requires FAA A&P license with IA; bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of related experience OR associate degree and six years of related experience OR California Community College credential OR equivalency

Responsibilities

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and currency in teaching Aviation Maintenance Technology;
• Teaching FAR Part 147 curriculum;
• Teaching Airframe courses;
• Teaching Powerplant courses;
• Utilizing varied pedagogies including online and hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students;
• Adhering to approved curriculum outlines;
• Evaluating student progress through tests, assignments, and exams;
• Providing course syllabi;
• Maintaining classroom records;
• Submitting grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
• Fulfilling duties per Administrative Regulation 7122.

Skills

Aviation maintenance experience

Teaching skills

Hybrid/online instruction

Education

FAA A&P License

Aircraft Inspection Authorization

California Community College credential

Equivalency assessment

Job description

Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of fall 2017, we currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% is Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 2% are multiracial. RC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching Aviation Maintenance Technology;
• Teaching subject matters in the FAA approved FAR Part 147 curriculum;
• Teaching FAA approved Airframe courses;
• Teaching FAA Powerplant courses;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner; and
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic License and Aircraft Inspection Authorization AND any bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of directly related experience;
• A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic License and Aircraft Inspection Authorization AND any associate degree AND six years of directly related experience;
• A valid California Community College credential;
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Current experience in aircraft repair and maintenance;
• Current experience in airframe and powerplant inspections and systems;
• Ability to teach basic airframe and powerplant repair;
• Ability to involve students in practical applications of instruction as it relates to the industry;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture and $38.67 – $52.55 for lab. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.

Please note: This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position(s) is/are filled. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application.

Additional Information

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

Required Documents

• Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted - must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Certificates
• Licenses
• List of Professional References
• Evaluation Service Assessment (Foreign Transcript Evaluation)
• Additional Documents
• Letters of Recommendation

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