Orange Coast College

Instructor Aviation Maintenance Technology

Job# 4-O-21

Salary: $54,626.00 - $130,233.00 Annually

Deadline: 5/26/2020 11:59 PM Pacific

Full job description and OFFICIAL application available ONLY at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cccd/jobs/2658561/instructor-aviation-maintenance-technology?pagetype=promotionalJobs

POSITION BACKGROUND

Orange Coast College is currently seeking a full-time tenure track Aviation Maintenance Instructor commencing with the 2020 Fall semester. The primary teaching assignment involves career and technical education in aviation maintenance, airframe and power plant systems, and avionics. This assignment also includes curriculum and program development, participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities assuming leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole; collaboration across disciplines and the leveraging of student support resources; and participation

in ongoing professional development.

The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online, hybrid, or off-campus and is subject to change as needed. The ideal candidate for this position embraces the overall mission of Orange Coast College and the Coast Community College District, with a clear, focused commitment to supporting individualized student and employee goals through the work of Aviation Maintenance.

The Technology Division at Orange Coast College serves students bound for employment in career and technical programs.  We encourage innovative teaching as well as student and faculty engagement outside of the classroom.  The Division promotes faculty work on student research and projects, in community engagement and in partnerships with local institutions to promote STEM engagement for racially minoritized populations. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet one of the following qualifications under (1) through (5):

• Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990); OR

• Any Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution AND two years of professional experience; OR

• Any Associate degree from an accredited institution AND six years of professional experience; OR

• Any Master's degree from an accredited institution AND professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment; 

• Or, possess a combination of education and experience that is at least equivalent to the above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required materials. Please see Additional Information below to determine if you need to submit an Application for Equivalency.

• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

• Ability to contribute to campus and district-wide professional responsibilities and activities.

• Ability to complement existing staff, student and community demographics in terms of professional and personal skills.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess and maintain a current valid Federal Aviation Administration mechanic certificate rating for airframe and powerplant.

• A minimum of five years of recent experience as an active airframe and powerplant mechanic in general aviation, airline aviation maintenance, or corporate aviation.

• Educational and/or instructional preparation in aviation maintenance, airframe, and power plant systems, and avionics.

• A year or more of recent experience teaching aviation maintenance, airframe and power plant systems, and/or avionics at the post-secondary level.

• Evidence of student success in teaching aviation maintenance, airframe and power plant systems, and/or avionics.

• Evidence of participation in student success initiatives in a post-secondary setting.

• Evidence of an ability to address the instructional needs of a diverse and frequently underprepared student population.

• Evidence of an ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

• Evidence of an ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge level (developmental through transfer) and personality of each individual and class.

• Evidence of an ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidence-based assessment of student learning.

• Evidence of innovation, scholarship, or leadership in the teaching of aviation maintenance, airframe, and power plant systems, and/or avionics.

• Desire and demonstrated an ability to participate actively in the department, division, and college committees and in the shared governance of Coast Community College District.

• Desire and evidence of an ability to take on leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole.

• Ability to work with computers, and use the Internet and interactive technologies to engage students in on-campus and online courses (where academically appropriate); and intrinsic motivation and ability to develop and teach online courses.

• Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Experience with aerospace/aviation related composites and or manufacturing.

• Experience with aviation-related avionics, electronics, and guidance control systems.

• Current airframe and power plant licenses and related certifications.

Conditions of Employment

For a full-time, two-semester position a maximum starting range of $54,626 to $93,132 is offered, based on the 2020-2021 salary schedule of $54,626 to $130,233. In addition, an annual stipend of $3,186 is offered for possession of an earned doctorate from an accredited institution. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 ).

The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing equity and inclusion goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

THE COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER