Faculty - Aviation Operations Technology (Tenure-Track)

Job Summary

This is a full-time, tenure track, Faculty position in the Technologies Department. The faculty member is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities.

Job Duties

• Prepares and delivers lectures on topics of the Aviation Operations Technology program.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking advice on class work, assignments, papers, etc.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates, and grades students' class work, assignments, tests, and papers; and keeps students informed about their progress by observation and informs them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
• Participates in student advising on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues while utilizing all resources within the college for guidance of students.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field, providing recommendations to the department chair on program improvement and development.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) regulations.
• Provides service/outreach in the college and community by serving on college, division, and departmental committees, and by participating in scholarly activities in the community.
• Participates in recruiting/retention efforts of the college and department and in community activities.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Department Head/Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college/university
• Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot's certifications and endorsements to meet departmental requirements under Part 141 to include: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, Certified Flight Instructor, Certified Flight Instructor (Instrument)
• Three years documented experience in the aviation industry
• Flying instruction and/or post-secondary teaching experience in a Part 141 or Part 61 environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aviation or a related field from a regionally accredited college/university
• Certified Flight Instructor (Multi-engine)
• Greater than 3 years documented experience in the aviation industry
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems

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Contact Information

To apply, candidates must upload: Resume, Cover letter, Unofficial Transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For more information, contact: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000.