Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor

Danville Community College

Job Description

Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Aviation Maintenance Technology Program. Responsibilities for this position include teaching in day, evening, and online classes. Also required are a commitment to instructional technology applications, excellent communications skills, and an understanding of the community college environment and mission. This position will also advise students, serve on College committees, participate in professional activities and professional development, and mentor adjunct instructors. Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses in AMT.

This position is a full-time grant-funded 9-month faculty position with state benefits. Continued employment is based on funding availability.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree in an Aviation-related field required.
• 2 years of work experience in Aircraft Maintenance required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification required.
• The ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.
• The ability to review, revise and develop curriculum to meet industry and certification standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to teaching excellence with an enthusiasm for teaching and commitment to the community college mission.
• Willingness to learn concepts, equipment and software as it relates to related courses and programs.
• Experience with Windows-based computers and expertise with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to utilize campus resources including software and college learning management systems.
• Ability to exercise discretion and use sound judgement in decision making.
• Ability to use technology to enhance instruction and to effectively teach in classrooms and labs.

Please attach transcripts to demonstrate Associate’s Degree attainment and any relevant certifications as supporting documents.

Additional Considerations

• Teaching experience at the community college level.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an Aviation-related field.

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Link for posting: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/74277

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

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