Associate Faculty - Aviation Maintenance

About the role

This position is responsible for preparing and teaching courses in Aviation Maintenance. This position reports to the Dean of Workforce Education as well as other faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach assigned Fall Quarter Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) General courses in accordance with the approved FAA curriculum, FAA regulations, and program requirements, in consultation with the full-time program faculty.
• Meet the class times as required by the quarterly schedule, in the required instructional modality.
• Aid students with questions related to the course(s) being taught.
• Maintain frequent communication with students.
• Refer students to appropriate college resources as needed.
• Maintain and submit grades and attendance reports to college personnel when required.
• Submit assessment data in consultation with a full-time faculty member in the department.
• Assist with development, selection, and/or recommend the selection of instructional materials for courses being taught.
• Schedule and hold a minimum of one office hour per week; online or face-to-face.
• Maintain an educational environment that promotes student learning and success.

Requirements

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
• Three (3) years or recent professional aviation maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of aviation industry experience and postsecondary teaching experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current aviation maintenance practices, FAA regulations, and industry standards.
• Experience working effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and ability backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in an FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School.
• Experience teaching at a community or technical college.
• Experience implementing innovative teaching, training, and student engagement strategies that improve student success and retention.
• Experience with online learning, hybrid instruction, video conferencing, Canvas, or other Learning Management Systems.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) certification.
• Experience with FAA regulatory compliance, accreditation, or aviation training program management.
• Experience working with non-traditional students.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and administration.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and report grades.
• Ability to develop and implement effective teaching strategies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided in a separate document upon request.

Pay

Associate Faculty receive quarterly contracts. Payment is based on $987.71/lecture credit.

Schedule

The schedule for this position will be determined by the Dean of Workforce Education and the full-time program faculty.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform the position.

Reasonable Accommodation

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator.

Drug and Alcohol-free Campus

BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.

Equal Opportunity

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.