"Aviation Technology 9/10 Month Tenure Track Faculty"

Job Details

Title: Aviation Technology 9/10 Month Tenure Track Faculty

Department: Aviation Technology

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: Resume, transcripts and three professional references.

Reference check requirements: Three (3) professional references, two (2) of which should be former or current supervisors and (1) professional reference. Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references. A professional reference such as a previous or current co-worker may be used as one of the references.

DEPARTMENT: Aviation Technology

SCHOOL: Technology, Engineering, and Math

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

REPORTING SUPERVISOR: Director, Aviation Technology

PREPARED BY: Dr. Patty Weaver, Vice President of External Affairs

WORK SCHEDULE: Regular Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty/Primarily evenings 3:00 pm -9:00 pm (Must also be available to teach day classes, if necessary). Summer teaching required (governed by PSCC Policy 06:06:00 Faculty Compensation During Summer Sessions and Intersessions)

JOB OBJECTIVE:

The successful candidate will be expected to teach Associate of Applied Science-level Aviation Maintenance Technology (AVIT) classes and laboratories; create instructional materials and laboratory experiences; promote the program through local, regional and national engagement; participate in program assessment activities related to accreditations (e.g., SACS, ATMAE, NIMS), certification (FAA) and grant parameters; perform student advising; and complete other departmental services as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

70% Teaching

• Teach Aviation Technology classes (General, Airframe, and Power Plant).
• Create instructional materials and laboratory experiences, teach courses at a variety of times in response to institutional needs, evaluate students’ progress toward achievement of stated student learning outcomes, and inform them promptly of their progress in the course.
• Contribute to the management of labs and equipment, develop or update course syllabi for courses within the college guidelines and curriculum as necessary to remain current with the industry, specifically FAA requirements, and review, evaluate, and recommend student learning materials.
• Work with other faculty, staff, and local industries and organizations to continually refine and improve the Aviation Technology program. Such duties to be performed include developing new course materials or courses as required to maintain program currency in emerging technologies in the field of Aviation Maintenance and completing assessment requirements relative to the program.

10% Non-classroom Student Interactions/Faculty Service

• Advise students.
• Serve on internal and external committees for the College and the community at large.
• Work with the Workforce and Community Development department to develop workforce solutions.

10% Professional Development (Teaching and Discipline)

• Learn emerging technologies and processes (including different computer platforms and related hardware, software, and instructional aids) used in teaching AVIT classes.
• Attend and/or present at local, regional, state, or national conferences as part of professional development activities. Work with AMT Program Director, faculty, the AMT Advisory Committee, and local industries and organizations to continually refine and improve related curricula.
• Help write grant proposals related to program goals and objectives. Participate in grant activities for awarded grants.

10% Other Objectives

• Share responsibility for day-to-day operation and routine upkeep of classrooms, labs, and equipment. Promote a safe working environment.
• Assist in the promotion of the Aviation Technology program and recruitment of new students.
• Other duties as assigned and agreed upon by faculty and immediate supervisor(s) in the development of personal, departmental, and divisional objectives.

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.

JOB STANDARDS:

The successful candidate must have:

1. An associate’s degree in aviation maintenance or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college/university, and professional experience sufficient to meet SACSCOC criteria. Faculty members may have other professional credentials that qualify them in lieu of academic credentials...
2. Minimum of one year of relevant industrial experience and/or experience teaching a range of aviation-based classes.
3. FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification is required.
4. Experience with CFR 14 part 145.
5. Experience with providing training in an industrial setting or teaching in an educational environment.
6. Experience developing aviation training courses and materials.
7. Experience developing aviation training courses in collaboration with the FAA and FAA representative.
8. Evidence of strong oral and written communication, computer and presentation skills; A teaching demonstration will be required at the interview.
9. A commitment to student success and ability to build partnerships in the industry.
10. Ability to communicate effectively is an essential skill for all academic personnel to perform competently. Proficiency in oral and written English is required.
11. Able to engage in the College’s mission and values.

Preference will be given to those having one or more of the following: professional registration; or, extensive relevant teaching or industry experience.

Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE/EXPERIENCE: [list of 10 items summarized]

JOB LOCATION: Pellissippi State Community College (Blount County Campus and Aviation Technology Training Facility). Local travel may be required...

EQUIPMENT: PC, Laptop carts, Aviation Maintenance Equipment and Tools...

Full-time Employment Benefits: [list]

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application...