Definition

This is a Part Time, Associate Faculty position to assist in the instruction and implementation of the UAS Technology Program at West Valley College. The selected candidate will instruct and lead students, and work with an industry Advisory Board to assure curriculum conformity with industry needs. Instruction will be both lecture and lab, with a high degree of hands-on instruction.

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as entry level operators and technicians in this occupational field. Through some lecture and mostly hands-on activities, students learn the operation and repair of both types of vehicles. The course will cover basic electronics, basic mechanics, GIS, FAA licensing requirements, safety, and career opportunities.

Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Assignment

This position is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554).

Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Salary and Benefits

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $38,464 – $55,582 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education – Possess any one of the following:
   • Any bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of professional experience; OR
   • Any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Desired Qualifications

• Operation experience as a Small UAS Operator and have led field instruction operations.
• Must have a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
• Experience in curriculum development desired.
• Experience flying UAS systems both fixed wing and Quad-Rotor Systems
• Experience in processing and analyzing data and images with various software packages that may include; ARCGIS, ENVI, Pix4D, AgiSoft Photo Scan, Drone 2 Map.
• Experience in sensor, hardware design and systems maintenance.
• Experience in entrepreneurship.
• Experience in conducting missions with UAS/UAV.