Part Time Instructor - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Central New Mexico Community College; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College seeks part-time instructors to teach aviation-related courses in Albuquerque. Instructors will prepare, deliver, grade, and assess student learning, while maintaining records and supporting diverse learners.

Collaboration with the Dean and colleagues is expected to enhance the student learning experience. Hours vary and joining the regular pool does not guarantee employment.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P license required at interview.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Aviation, Education or related field.
• Mentoring or training experience in FAA approved Part 147 A&P Mechanic Training program preferred.
• 3-5 years of Aircraft Maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in assigned courses.
• Create and model a quality learning environment for diverse learners.
• Maintain student records and document incompletes within college timelines.
• Use technology-based programs to access/input student records and department processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes to align with program and course outcomes.
• Prepare and use course materials, syllabi, and instructional media.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Offer office hours and assist students outside class as needed.
• Attend in-service sessions and college meetings; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

FAA A&P License

Bachelor's Degree in Aviation/Teaching

Job description

Compensation

Compensation based on education and courses taught

Position Summary

CNM faculty are vital to the College's vision of "changing lives, building community." This vision is evidenced by a commitment to teaching and learning that supports our goals of student success, increased student retention, and improved graduation rates. Faculty are responsible for providing high quality instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners so that each student may meet course outcomes and achieve their educational goals. An instructor is responsible for providing high quality instruction so that each student may meet course outcomes. Collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to improve the student learning experience. Being hired into the regular part-time instructor pool is not a guarantee of employment. Classes are assigned on an as-needed basis. Hours will vary each class and by term. The number of openings for instructors is dependent upon student enrollment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing student learning in courses assigned.
• Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within established College timelines.
• Utilize a variety of technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes.
• Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours.
• Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, graduation and convocation as required.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• FAA Certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic License. Must possess a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certification at a time of interview.

Preferences

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation, Education or related field-Teaching
• Mentoring or training experience in a FAA approved Part 147 A&P Mechanic Training program-Experience teaching
• Mentoring or training teaching a diverse student population
• 3-5 years of Aircraft Maintenance experience

EEO STATEMENT

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.