Instructor, Aviation Manufacturing, Occupational Extension Program, Time-Limited

Job Description Summary

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance, and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

The Aviation Manufacturing Instructor will be responsible for delivering training material that will instruct students on metallic structure and composite standards used in manufacturing and typical structural repairs, per technical documentation, within a classroom and laboratory environment. He or/ she will have the depth of knowledge and experience to demonstrate such typical structural fabrication and repairs per local industry specifications.

Education Required

• Associate's degree in an aviation related program from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution or the equivalent (e.g., journeyman apprentice/repairman) with the ability to attain an Associate's Degree within 2 years of employment

Education Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in an aviation related program from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution
• Professional certifications in aviation manufacturing

Experience Required

• 5 years of relevant experience in the aviation manufacturing industry or a related field
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in manufacturing topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training/mentoring sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars

Experience Preferred

• Greater than 5 years of relevant experience in aviation manufacturing industry or a related field
• Experience with advanced composite fabrication and repairs
• Post-secondary teaching experience in Aviation Manufacturing courses/training programs
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems