Faculty – Aircraft Mechanic
Provides assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- High School Diploma and Certificate or Associates degree, (Bachelor’s degree preferred) from an accredited four-year college or university is required.
- FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certification
- Three (3) years of directly related, non-teaching work experience
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Must be currently qualified to expertly teach Instructor preparatory courses.
- Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures.
- Possess good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to work well with students, faculty, staff, and the community.
- Ability to work in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments.
- Ability to travel at various campuses as schedules permit.
- Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff.
Experience:
- Five years direct work experience preferred, with 3 of those years being current. Must maintain all licenses and certificates during the course of employment. Previous teaching experience is strongly preferred.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Instructs in a hands on and classroom / laboratory setting, including team teaching and instruction in all phases.
- Conducts personal behaviors and teaching situations in a safe manner, recognizing the inherent issues associated with the instruction of technologies materials and equipment.
- Uses a variety of effective and professional teaching techniques and methods which assist students in attaining the performance objectives of the course.
- Prepares and submits a course of study including course objectives, student performance objectives, and daily lesson plans.
- Develops appropriate student performance objectives to be achieved.
- Submits a report of the total number of hours of training the student received and the related skills achieved at the completion or termination of training.
- Assists in student placement activities.
- Accurately and punctually compiles, submits and archives all forms, records, documentation and information required or requested.
- Observes the policies, procedures and directives of the College, as well as the policies, procedures, directives and regulations for any off campus teaching site or work location.
- Participates in meetings, training, committees, and public relations functions as assigned or required.
- Acts as a positive ambassador for the College and the Workforce program.
- Manages supplies and inventory of materials.
- Follows established attendance procedures.
- Carries out instructor’s lesson plans, proctors tests, quizzes and exams.
- Ensures adequate supervision of students.
- Collects students’ assignments.
- Complies with departmental and College policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
- Commensurate within the Texarkana College pay scale for position.