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Inside Higher Ed · 4 weeks ago

Aircraft Fabrication & Assembly Instructor (AFAB) - Full-time Faculty

Lancaster, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Antelope Valley Community College District is seeking a full-time Aircraft Fabrication & Assembly Instructor. The role involves teaching courses in Aircraft Fabrication & Assembly, maintaining office hours, participating in faculty meetings, and contributing to curriculum development and student learning outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Teach fifteen lecture hour equivalents per semester in Aircraft Fabrication & Assembly (AFAB) using various teaching methods including demonstrations and active learning strategies

Maintain five office hours per week, including regular posted office hours, which area accessible to students

Responsible for preparation time

Participate in faculty/division meetings; yearly program review; curricular planning, development, and implementation; student learning outcomes: data collection and writing action plans, program learning outcomes, development, assessment, and implementation; evaluation of educational programs; and college governance to advance the college's mission and strategic goals

Participate in faculty professional development and continuing education activities that are designed to maintain and develop currency in the field, pedagogy (for traditional and online teaching and learning), and student support strategies, especially as they relate to student equity initiatives

Maintain records of attendance, census, grades, etc

Provide an environment conducive to effective learning

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work

Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Travel between District locations is also expected

Performs other instructional-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Aircraft MechanicsFAA Certification A&PPostsecondary Teaching ExperienceIndustry CertificationsSensitivity to DiversityCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Any bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of professional experience

Any associate degree AND six years of professional experience

Equivalency approved February 3, 2022

Area: Aircraft Mechanics: College work, military training, or nationally recognized certifications equivalent to a Baccalaureate degree and two years of related occupational experience in the discipline

OR college work, military training, or nationally recognized certifications equivalent to an associate degree plus six years of occupational experience related to the discipline

OR Eight years of experience in the aircraft fabrication occupation, two years of which must have included assignment as supervisor, instructor, trainer or owner of an aircraft maintenance facility with emphasis in aircraft assembly or prototype construction

A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (tit. 5 • 53024.1)

Preferred

Three years full time, postsecondary teaching experience in Career Technical Education (preferably at a community college)

10 years of recent experience in training programs as related to the aviation/aerospace manufacturing/maintenance industries

Industry certifications related to the assignment (e.g., but not limited to Six Sigma, Lean Management, Composite Level II or Level III)

Possession of FAA certification(s) A&P, IA

Evidence of successful grant writing or scholarship awards

Demonstrates strong applied aerospace industry knowledge and maintains current certifications, training, and professional relevance

Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and effectively using multiple instructional methods that support diverse learners

Exhibits professionalism, dependability, and collegiality while working collaboratively with faculty, staff, industry partners, and students

Engages in continuous improvement through participation in governance, curriculum development, program review, and faculty development activities

Shows initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving skills in support of program needs, instructional delivery modes (onsite, hybrid, or online), and evolving workforce expectations