Aviation Maintenance Instructor- Tenure-Track -

Location: Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department: SCC Aviation Maintenance

Salary Information: This is a full-time, tenure track position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $73,813 - $104,495 annually. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $104,495, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity.

Annual salary is comprised of base salary plus any combination of academic year overload contracts, summer effort contracts, project stipends, student club advising stipends, and/or department chair program lead faculty stipends consistent with the provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement between Spokane Colleges and the Association for Higher Education (AHE).

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 accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 03/17/2025. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the Aviation Maintenance Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Community College

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom, laboratory, clinical and distance education modes, in the discipline of Aviation Maintenance.; Assignments may be at off campus centers and may also include evening and/or weekend classes.
• Provides availability and accessibility to students for purpose of academic consulting and support, in a manner appropriate to meet student needs, through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility or other effective means of responsive and timely communication.
• Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback.
• Participates in district, division, department, or general faculty meetings; in-service training; curriculum development; academic consulting; workshops or seminars. service on district or college councils or committees, or other activities within the scope of the position.
• Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities;
  Follows established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, office support, student financial aid requirements, safety and health issues and related administrative processes.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and perform all related duties as required.
• In addition, faculty may:
  • Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise.
  • Supervise paraprofessional employees or direct the work of assigned work-study students.
  • Advise student clubs or associations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and with other faculty and administration.
• Understanding of the community college mission and philosophy.
• Current/valid Federal Aviation Administration Airframe license/certification.
• Current/valid Federal Aviation Administration Powerplant license/certificate.
• Three years of full-time work experience in aviation maintenance or three years of teaching experience in aviation maintenance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience (could include workshops, seminars, one-on-one mentorship, etc.)
• Development, evacuation and revision of training materials.
• Demonstrated involvement in process improvement, developing new processes and technology in the field.
• Associate's degree in Aviation Maintenance. Five or more years of recent experience in Aviation Maintenance.
• Turbine engine maintenance experience.
• Transport category (heavy) aviation maintenance experience.
• Federal Aviation Administration Inspection Authorization license/certificate.
• Avionics maintenance experience.
• Private Pilot license.

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

This is an annually contracted (tenure track) position. 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*********