Part-Time Faculty - CPD Aerospace Structures Technology

San Jacinto College; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

San Jacinto College is seeking a Part-Time Faculty member to teach CPD Aerospace Structures Technology. The position involves delivering course content, evaluating student mastery, and supporting lab work in a safe environment.

Candidates should have an Associate's degree or higher in a related field, plus an A&P license, and several years of aviation experience. Responsibilities include records, attendance, and maintaining equipment, with day, evening, and weekend classes possible.

Qualifications

• One year of teaching Aviation/Aerospace Structures courses or related material.
• Three years of documented experience in aviation structures, manufacturing, or related field.
• Excellent knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and FAA standards as they relate to aerospace fabrication, maintenance, and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with technical instruction in a safe learning environment.
• Use varied teaching strategies and materials for different learning styles.
• Evaluate mastery of skills such as reading blueprints, using calipers/micrometers, and verifying quality.
• Conduct mastery assessments and maintain course records.
• Assist with administrative tasks and ensure safe, clean classrooms and labs.

Skills

Teaching Aviation/Aerospace Structures

FAA/FAR knowledge

Lab safety and supervision

Education

Associate's Degree in aviation/aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, or related field

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license

Job description

Part-Time Faculty - CPD Aerospace Structures Technology

Teaching CPD Aerospace Structures Technology related course work.

Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available. These positions are not current vacancies. Instructors employed as part-time faculty are not entitled to all the rights, privileges, and benefits of regular, full-time employees. Part-time faculty are hired on an \"as needed\" basis and will work for the duration of time specified by the respective course.

Duties include:

• Provide students with technical instruction in a safe and clean learning environment.
• Utilize teaching strategies and instructional materials for various learning styles.
• Evaluate student mastery of skills in:
  • Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints and schematics.
  • Use of precision instruments such as calipers and micrometers in order to manufacture, trim, or drill parts.
  • Verifying quality of finished product.
  • Troubleshooting
  • And any other skill sets as required
• Conduct mastery assessments as required per the curriculum.
• May require administrative duties such as maintaining records, taking attendance, tracking evaluations, ordering supplies, equipment and inventory control and other related duties.
• May be required to maintain clean, secure, orderly, and safe classrooms, laboratories, equipment, and materials.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• And other duties as assigned.

Will include teaching day, evening and some weekend courses. This position may require standing for extended periods of time, stooping, walking, climbing, and bending to supervise students. Exposure to hazardous materials is possible and will require safe handling, use and disposal. Some classes require using flammable and/or inert high-pressure gases, and using high-pressure hydraulic equipment. Lifting, and positioning of heavy equipment in preparation for classes and labs may be required. Work may be required in an environment that varies from hot to cold (seasonal) which can be both noisy and dusty.

Required Qualifications:

• One (1) year of teaching Aviation/Aerospace Structures courses and/or technical material in an On the Job training or educational setting.
• Three (3) years of documented experience in: aviation structures, manufacturing, or a technically related field specializing in structural fabrication and repair.
• Must have excellent knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and FAA standards as they relate to aerospace/aircraft fabrication, maintenance, and training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in aviation/aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, or related field from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Five (5) or more years documented experience in: aviation, manufacturing, or a technically related field specializing in structural fabrication and repair.
• Three (3) or more years teaching Aviation/Aerospace Structures courses and/or technical material.
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.

Salary Grade:

AH

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number:

5039

Posting Close Date:

8/31/2027 at 6 pm CST