Aviation Maintenance Adjunct Instructor - Appleton, United States - Fox Valley Technical College

Fox Valley Technical College

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Aviation Maintenance Adjunct Instructor

Fox Valley Technical College

Job Category
Adjunct Faculty

FVTC Worksite
S.J. Spanbauer Aviation & Industrial Center

Hours Per Week
8.75

Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.

Job Description Summary
FVTC adjunct faculty are dynamic partners for both students and the College.

An adjunct instructor works with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success, models FVTC core values, and demonstrates commitment to excellence in program/course content and delivery.

An adjunct instructor can work effectively in a collaborative environment, is willing to innovate and change to meet evolving program and industry needs and demonstrates competency with use of technology that supports learning and teaching.

Generally, an adjunct instructor will be hired to instruct specific open classes based upon the adjunct instructor's qualifications and availability.

The duties listed below outline general expectations of adjunct faculty.

Each academic program will have specific teaching assignments that will be developed at the time of hiring, based on the department's needs.

A&P program adjunct faculty instruct courses in the area of:
Aircraft Maintenance & Service, General Aircraft Systems, and Aircraft Structural Materials.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Plan, develop, and implement appropriate instructional strategies, including alternative delivery strategies when appropriate.
Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content, career concerns, and other academic matters.
Research, develop, and administer skills assessments before, during and after courses and services with an emphasis on evaluating student performance in courses taught by the instructor.
Promote student success through timely communication, growthbased feedback, and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.
Comply with college policies and directions regarding student testing record keeping, advanced standing, providing grades on a timely basis, maintaining office hours for student assistance and counseling, etc.
Meet professional expectations by maintaining professional currency and contributing to a collaborative culture across the College.
Attend division, department, and advisory committee meetings as requested.
Participate in appropriate staff development activities such as diversity awareness, technology training, etc.
Demonstrate a commitment to the college's mission, vision, and values.

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in related and appropriate field. (Based on experience and expertise, an individual with an Associate Degree or equivalent may be considered), and
Minimum of 4 years of civil aviation maintenance experience working as a mechanic in the industry of which at least 1 year shall be within 5 years prior to date of hire. One year of recent related occupational experience may be waived if the instructor has at least 2 years of postsecondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within 5 years prior to date of hire.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable knowledge may be acquired.
Prior teaching or training experience preferred.
Hold a valid FAA Mechanics Certificate with Airframe & Powerplant ratings.
Experience in sheet metal, turbine engine systems, and aircraft electronics is preferred.

Upon hire, must meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS), and/or other job specific licensing standards.

ESSENTIAL APTITUDES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below outline general expectations of Adjunct Faculty.

Each academic program will have specific content area expertise requirements that will be developed at the time of hiring, based on the department's needs.

Knowledge of current educational methods and strategies, including learnercentered instruction, assessment, evaluation and collaborative techniques and strategies that address closing the gap in student access and achievement across race, gender and disability.
Skill in the use of educational technology and alternative delivery methods.
Knowledge and ability to infuse multicultural perspectives into course content and delivery.
Skill in communications and human relations with populations having diverse socioeconomic and racial backgrounds, as well as individuals with disabilities.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Ability to effectively interact with business and industry to establish partnerships and address needs.
Success and commitment as a team player, including the ability to engage in collaborative thinking and to foster consensus.
Flexibility in schedule, inc