Adjunct Instructor - Aviation

JOB TITLE:  ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR – AVIATION                                                              DEPARTMENT:  TECHNICAL EDUCATION

SALARY RANGE:  ADJUNCT SALARY CLASSIFICATION CHART                                          FLSA:  EXEMPT

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Assigned Department Chair

Position Summary

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing the daily lesson plans and activities for proper management of assigned classes.  The instructor is also responsible for creating a classroom environment that implements best practices, supports industry standards, and engages students in career and technical education.  The instructor will also maintain industry and required certification(s) for specialized fields.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college–approved curriculum and resources.
• Actively engage and interact with students using intentional best practice teaching strategies.
• Plan and prepare the learning environment with the necessary materials and supplies.
• Communicate and collaborate with full-time instructors in creating and implementing course curriculum, objectives and materials.
• Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner, while demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, positive attitude, and supportive culture. 
• Maintain appropriate record keeping for assigned classes to include student attendance, record of grades earned, and other related classroom information.
• Facilitate student recruitment; assist in the promotion of programs.
• Actively participate in department and division meetings, events, and initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality of students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members, as well as records and all information.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Experience in FAR Part 121 (airline) operations.
• Five years of technical experience in the aviation industry.
• Ability to connect with the aviation industry.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: aviation weather, air traffic control systems, aviation safety, airline or charter operations, management in an aviation related field, and aircraft & engine components.
• Demonstrate current knowledge in course content and effectiveness in teaching assigned subjects.
• Availability to teach daytime or evening courses, as needed.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Previous online teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in the career or technical education field.
• Certified Ground Instructor or Certified Flight Instructor
• Experience with Part 141 flight schools.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations
• An industry recognized credential in the program field of study.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (such as Canvas).
• Participation in professional organizations related to teaching area.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger/touch, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee must be able to move around and about their area, and operate a computer as needed.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

***OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES.  THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION.  THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE.  THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.”  THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.