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San Joaquin Valley College · 2 days ago

Aviation Maintenance Technology Program Director

Fresno, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$75K/yr - $84K/yr

3+ years exp

San Joaquin Valley College is seeking an Aviation Maintenance Technology Program Director to oversee faculty qualifications, curriculum content, and outcome assessment for the program. The role involves participating in college governance, assisting in faculty recruitment and training, and ensuring program compliance and quality assurance.

EducationHigher Education

Responsibilities

Identifies faculty qualifications of education, skills, licensure and work experience for each course in the program

Assists Human Resources in developing faculty recruitment strategies

Assists the Academic Dean in interview and selection of faculty

Develops and maintains a resource of qualified substitute instructors

As assigned by the Director of Instruction and Academic Dean, participates in new faculty orientation and training

Participates in developing and delivering faculty in-service

Assists Human Resources in assuring faculty are current with continuing education, licensure and certificate renewals

Identifies, and communicates to the Academic Dean, the instructors qualified to teach each course in the program

Assists the Academic Dean in developing academic schedules in compliance with College standards and program accreditation/approval standards

Participates in classroom observation and faculty evaluations

Assists the Dean of Student Services in progressive disciplinary action, addressing complaints and resolving problems

Assists faculty in developing syllabi, resource materials, classroom activities and outcome assessments

Participates in curriculum revision

Maintains curriculum in a variety of media

Maintains appropriate levels of lab supply inventory

Assures that lab equipment is properly maintained

Participates in the selection of textbooks, software, and capital equipment

Participates in establishing entrance requirements and, as assigned, in the student selection process

Facilitates advisory committee meetings

Monitors student retention, by instructor and/or term

Monitors graduate placement and pass rates on applicable licensure and registry examinations

Participates in accreditation and approval processes

Monitors and assures program compliance

Other duties as assigned

Prepares course work for assigned courses

Teaches assigned courses in accordance with established SJVC approved curriculum and course outlines

Assesses and analyzes student mastery of course and program learning outcomes

Reviews assessment data and adjusts curriculum and instructional methodologies to improve student learning

Contributes to outcome discussions at the campus, program and institution levels

Fulfills all duties enumerated within the Statement of Faculty Responsibilities

Participates in college governance, committees and task forces

Attends educational and campus meetings

Contacts students outside the classroom due to student absence to relay information related to class work and assignments

Offers students additional tutoring outside class time

Refers students to appropriate campus resources

Performs various functions and duties directly related to the program or the operations of the campus

Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements

Maintains necessary attendance, scholastic and student records, and submits records according to published guidelines

Participates in professional development, advisory board meetings, student and other educational activities in accordance with college policy

Maintains current knowledge in the field, vocation or profession

Participates in the evaluation, revision and development of curriculum and instructional methods

Participates as assigned in various campus activities and duties

Performs other duties as assigned

Directly supervises 1 to 15 faculty members. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws

Qualification

FAA Airframe certificationCurriculum developmentFaculty supervisionMicrosoft OfficeTeaching experienceTrainingDevelopmentCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership skills

Required

Associate degree or higher preferred, with a minimum of three years of relevant experience, education, and/or training in current practices of the subject

Candidates without a degree may also be considered if they have at least five years of relevant work experience, or a combination of education and experience

FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification

Ability to read and interpret documents such as handbooks and curriculum; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of students and faculty members

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook

Must possess all certifications and licensures required for the courses and/or programs in charge of as the Program Director

Must have a thorough knowledge of the specific program requirements, accreditation and approval standards

Must demonstrate the ability to teach from standardized curriculum

Must have a thorough knowledge of SJVC policies and procedures