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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.