Adjunct Aeronautics Instructor

DESCRIPTION

Teaching Assignment in the Career Technical Educational Division for the Aircraft Fabrication & Assembly Technician Program (AFAB).

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Instructors may be assigned a combination of daytime, evening, and/or Saturday classes, as the college is dedicated to the educational success of a diverse student body with diverse needs.
• Coordinating and working closely with industry partners in support of the program.
• Travel between District locations is also expected.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(Applicant must meet one of the following)
 

• Minimum Qualifications for Faculty in California Community: Any Bachelor's degree AND two years professional experience OR any Associate's degree AND six years of professional experience. (Academic Affairs Division, California Community Colleges) OR equivalency:
• Antelope Valley College Equivalency: (Approved:  November 2, 2017)

    Area:  Aircraft Mechanics - Aircraft Fabrication & Assembly (AFAB)

• College work, military training, or nationally recognized certifications equivalent to a Baccalaureate degree and two years of related occupational experience in the discipline; or, college work, military training, or nationally recognized certifications equivalent to an Associate's degree plus six years of occupational experience related to the discipline, OR
• Eight years of experience in the aircraft fabrication occupation, two years of which must have included assignment as a supervisor, instructor, trainer, or owner of an aircraft maintenance facility with emphasis in aircraft assembly or prototype construction.

AND sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in academic subject area related to the assignment.
• Three years full time, postsecondary teaching experience in Career Technical
• Education (preferably at a community college) OR 10 years of recent experience in training programs as related to the aviation/aerospace manufacturing/maintenance industries.
• Industry certifications related to the assignment.
• Possession of FAA certification(s) A&P, IA.
• Ability and/or evidence related to developing training aids (hydraulic/pneumatic/aircraft systems) or industry awards related to improvements in quality and production with regards to improving technician performance.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Evidence of a commitment to teaching/learning and vision of a learning-centered institution and community.
• An understanding of how technology can support learning and a record of support for technological advancements.
• Evidence of successful grant writing or scholarship awards.

OTHER INFORMATION

APPLICATION PROCESS 
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
• Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.
 
APPLICATION INFORMATION 

• Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply. 
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position. 
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

 VISA
 AVC does not sponsor visas.
  
 ACCOMMODATIONS
 If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (66************
  
 COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 
Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.
 
 AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.
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