Flight Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College District

Reedley (CA)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 85,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Reedley College seeks a Flight Science Instructor to teach in lecture and lab formats at various times, including evenings and weekends. The candidate will deliver courses related to Private Pilot Ground School, flight labs, and aviation history, while using diverse instructional methods and technology.

The role requires collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure curriculum alignment and student success, with emphasis on equity in the classroom and supporting a racially and socioeconomically

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience or
Associate degree and six years of related experience or
A valid California Community College credential or
Equivalency (requires an equivalency).

Responsibilities

Teach Flight Science in lecture and lab formats including evenings/weekends
Incorporate diverse instructional delivery methods and technology
Maintain course syllabi, records, and timely grading
Collaborate with colleagues to align with program outcomes
Engage students from diverse backgrounds and equity initiatives

Skills

Communication

Diversity awareness

Instructional technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

California CCC credential

Equivalency

Tools

FAA CFI Certificate

CFII Certificate

IGI Certificate

Job description

Flight Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.This position reports to Mendota High School.

Announcement Information

Posting Number

Title

Title Flight Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

Campus Location

Campus Location Reedley College

Start Date

Start Date 01/08/2018

Essential Functions of Position

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% are 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.
Providing instruction in Flight Science in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:

Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching Flight Science;
Teaching lecture based flight science classes;
Teaching lab based flight science classes at Fresno Air Terminal;
Teaching other classes such as, Private Pilot Ground School 1, Private Pilot 1 Lab, Private Pilot Ground School 2, Private Pilot 2 Lab, Private Pilot 1 Stimulation Lab, Private Pilot 2 Stimulation Lab, Aviation History, Careers in Aviation, Remote Pilot Ground School (Drones), and/or other classes;
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

Bachelor’s degree and two years of closely related experience;
OR
Associate degree and six years of closely related experience;
OR
A valid California Community College credential;
OR
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

FAA Certified Flight Instructor ( CFI ) or Advanced Ground Instructor ( AGI ) Certificate;
FAA CFI Instrument Instructor ( CFII ) or Instrument Ground Instructor ( IGI ) Certificate;
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 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.This position reports to Mendota High School.

Additional Information about the Position

RC College Planning Site

Teach Dual Enrollment Reedley College Flight Science classes at Mendota High School starting January 2018.
Classes to include Private Pilot Ground School, History in Aviation and Careers in Aviation.
Classes are scheduled 3pm to 5pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for spring 2018 semester at Mendota High School.
These lecture based classes are part of a Flight Science Associate of Science degree offered through Reedley College. Students are eligible to be concurrently enrolled in lab based flight lesson classes at Fresno Air Terminal offered through Reedley College. Flight lab classes are offered by JB Aviation at Fresno Air Terminal and may also use the Mendota airport and/or Reedley airport.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

* At the time of application, are your qualifications/degree(s) listed on your transcripts written EXACTLY as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job announcement? NOTE: If not, you must answer yes when asked if you would like to petition for equivalency (next question).
* Would you like to petition for equivalency based on your education and/or experience including knowledge and skills gained from informal activities?NOTE: If your qualifications do not exactly match the minimum qualifications stated in the job announcement and you fail to petition for equivalency, your application will be considered incomplete.
If yes, please describe your exceptional experiences, backgrounds or degrees which would be equivalent to the stated degree(s) or experience requirements.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you possess degree(s) earned from an institution outside of the United States? NOTE: If yes, you will be required to upload an evaluation service assessment (foreign transcript evaluation). A list of some available assessment agencies can be found at www.ed.gov under the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Credentials section. Please upload under Optional Evaluation Service Assessment. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

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