Aviation Maintenance Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane

Location: Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department: SCC Aviation Maintenance

Open Continuous.

Starting salary for this position is: $40.83 - $86.87 per hour based on workload category.

This is an adjunct (part-time) position. Compensation will be pro-rated according to the amount of workload assigned. Spokane Colleges reserves the right to cancel this recruitment without notice. Academic employees are represented by the Association of Higher Education (AHE), which is affiliated with NEA and WEA. Membership is optional.

About Us 

Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities.

Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.

About the Aviation Maintenance Instructor - Adjunct - Spokane Community College

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team teach with Aviation Maintenance instructors
• Responsible for preparing and teaching basic skills through contextualization in the Aviation Maintenance content areas; (writing, math, and college readiness skills).
• Plan with co-teacher classroom management, attendance policies, homework, and test policies.
• Provide syllabus for class.
• Follow up with students when absent.
• Provide timely feedback and support to students.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Proctor CASAS and/or other required assessments.
• Complete required ABE paperwork.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certificates.
• Reciprocating engine ignition systems experience, including 500-hour inspections on Slick and Bendix magnetos, and troubleshooting.
• Reciprocating engine fuel metering systems, including float carburetors and TCM fuel injection systems setup and troubleshooting.
• A combination of training and work experience or teaching in Aviation Maintenance, as evidenced through documented records of training programs completed, plus either:
  • Three years of relevant work experience in the field of Aviation Maintenance, or
  • Three years of relevant and recent teaching experience in Aviation Maintenance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of a learning management systems such as CANVAS
• An earned Associate’s degree in Aviation Maintenance or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Five years of recent experience in Aviation Maintenance.
• Relevant teaching experience
• Turbine engine fuel systems experience
• Engine EGT and CHT instruments and related test equipment experience
• Transport category maintenance experience
• FAA Inspection Authorization Avionics/electronics experience
• Private Pilot Certificate
  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.  

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

Benefits Information

Adjunct faculty must work two (2) consecutive quarters at 50% or more of full-time academic load in order to qualify for benefits (based on instructional hours only). Once determined to be eligible, benefits begin on the first day of the month following the beginning of the quarter. Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan; leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.

Required Application Materials

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
• Resume.
• References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
• College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.

For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at *************@ccs.spokane.edu.

Spokane Colleges does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding their child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. 

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to:
Fred Davis | Chief Human Resources Officer
Spokane Colleges
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 992*******
509*********