"Technical Assistant/Adjunct Instructor"

Technical Assistant/Adjunct Instructor

Salary: $30.00 per hour

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community's college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues. We seek candidates with: (1) an understanding of the college mission and teaching experience in a comprehensive community college; (2) a focus on student success in a learner-centered environment; and (3) a willingness to use technology to support learning in the academic setting, including on-line instruction and assessment of student learning outcomes.

We are currently seeking a part-time Technical Assistant/Adjunct Instructor in our FAA Approved Airframe & Powerplant Certificate Program. The Technical Assistant/Adjunct Instructor will provide lab assistance for the primary instructor by working with students on lab projects by providing advice and instruction/guidance on how to complete projects for the students. They will maintain the aircraft hangar and equipment as needed. Adjunct role will require facilitation of classroom instruction; teach class in accordance with the FAA approved A&P curriculum, follow all Airmen Certification Standards requirements. The Technical Assistant/Adjunct Instructor will maintain grades for exams and lab projects, and attendance records. They will also maintain professional standards with students which includes confidentiality, effective communication, and courtesy.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Assists full-time faculty in lab training with students
• Maintains the training hangar and equipment including aircraft & engines
• Takes on teaching roles as needed or available
• Assists with program awareness activities as needed
• Other related duties as directed by faculty or Director of Airframe and Powerplant Program

Successful candidate must be available to work up to 29 hours per week and will be scheduled Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm. Work hours will be determined based on the program needs and the candidate's availability.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Must hold a current FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification
• Two (2) years of hands-on aircraft maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or 60 credit hours
• Four (4) years of aircraft maintenance industry experience
• Teaching experience

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must possess a current and valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate. Verification of this certification will be required prior to hire.

Review Start Date: 10/20/2025

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.