Faculty, Aviation Maintenance #12120

Daytona State College; Daytona Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Daytona State College seeks a qualified aviation educator to teach courses in General, Airframe and Powerplant, lead curriculum development, and supervise Lab operations on campus in Daytona Beach.

The role requires a relevant degree with industry experience and an FAA Airframe & Powerplant rating, plus the ability to teach in person, hybrid, or online formats. Tenure and promotion are guided by college policy.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree or degrees with required industry experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification is required.
• Demonstrated subject-matter competency is expected.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses.
• Performs student assessment, lab supervision, and monitors curriculum delivery.
• Leads curriculum development, course reports, and course materials selection.
• Provides leadership and ensures regulatory compliance with 14CFR Part 147.
• Uses instructional technology when presenting course content.
• Provides written course syllabus including policies, procedures, grading, and outcomes.
• Uses up-to-date course materials including objectives, texts, and supplements.
• Applies classroom management in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Submits grades and assessment reports in a timely manner.
• Manages routine classroom responsibilities professionally.
• Oversees staffing, operations, curriculum, facilities, and quality assurance.
• Supervises all instructional staff, the lab manager, and the administrative assistant.
• Provide primary instruction across General, Airframe and Powerplant.

Skills

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Technology, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Technical Education, or related field

Associate’s degree in Aviation Maintenance or Aviation Technology

FAA Mechanic Certificates with Airframe and Powerplant rating

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Technology, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Technical Education, or a closely related field and at least three years of relevant industry experience OR associate’s degree in Aviation Maintenance or Aviation Technology and at least six years of relevant industry experience.
• Holds a current FAA Mechanic Certificates with Airframe and Powerplant rating.
• Demonstrated competency in experience in the subject matter.

Rank:

Appointment level to any faculty position is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Salary:

Nine-month position. Competitive salary depending on experience. The College also provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Tenure and Promotion:

Tenure and promotion are awarded based on a review by a college-wide committee of the candidate’s contributions to service, pedagogy and scholarship.

• Teaches assigned courses.
• Performs student assessment , lab supervision, and monitors all curriculum delivery.
• Leads curriculum development, course reports, and course materials selection.
• Provides overall leadership and ensures regulatory compliance with 14CFR Part 147.
• Uses appropriate instructional technology methods when presenting course content.
• Provides written course syllabus which includes classroom policies, procedures, grading, and learning outcomes.
• Uses appropriate and up-to-date course materials, including learning objectives, texts, and supplementary teaching materials.
• Applies classroom management strategies in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online format.
• Submits grades or other course assessment reports in a timely manner.
• Manages routine classroom responsibilities in a professional manner.
• Oversees staffing, operations, curriculum, facilities, and quality assurance.
• Supervises all instructional staff.
• Supervises the lab manager.
• Supervises the administrative assistant.
• Provide primary instruction across General, Airframe and Powerplant.

Professional Development:

• Participates in activities that advance professional competencies and teaching skills.
• Engages in activities that advance the teaching discipline or profession.
• Maintains or acquires appropriate or required certifications, licensure, or other professional credentials.

College Responsibilities and Service:

• Keeps scheduled office hours as required by the respective load formula for the purpose of academic advising.
• Records student attendance as necessary.
• Attends department, division, and college-wide academic functions.

• Must possess effective communication skills, be proficient with the use of computers, use of Office 365, and virtual communication software.
• Knowledge of areas of discipline to be taught.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with students, colleagues and supervisors.
• Commitment to the community college mission, innovative and effective teaching, sustained and significant professional development, and service to the College.