School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology - Professor, Aircraft Maintenance

Job Title: Professor –Aircraft Maintenance

Department: School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology

Location: Aviation Campus – North Bay, ON

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

As a national leader in aviation maintenance education, the School of Aviation and Aerospace delivers Transport Canada approved programs and is committed to developing skills, safety-conscious, and job-ready Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs).

Canadore College’s School of Aviation Technology is seeking a full-time faculty member to support the delivery of Transport Canada-approved Aircraft Maintenance programs.  The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in AME-M (Mechanical) and AME-S (Structures) and the ability to contribute to instruction across multiple Aircraft Maintenance disciplines. The candidate will bring current, hands-on aircraft maintenance experience and a strong commitment to developing safe, skilled, and job-ready aviation professionals.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience using simulation, augmented/virtual reality, digital learning tools, and other technology-enabled training approaches. The successful candidate should be comfortable working with educational technology and software and interested in incorporating innovative tools into hands-on aviation training.

Under the direction of the Chair, School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology, the Professor leads and supports learners through effective teaching practices, curriculum delivery, and the creation of a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The primary professional responsibilities include:

Teaching assigned courses, including:

• teaching regularly scheduled classes in the Fall, Winter, Spring semesters
• ensuring learner awareness of course learning outcomes and evaluation techniques
• providing academic advising to learners both in and out of the classroom
• creating a hands-on learning environment that makes effective use of shops, labs, and educational technologies, including the College’s Learning Management System (e.g., Desire2Learn/Brightspace)
• evaluating learner progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the learner’s work within assigned courses
• the development and creation of a learning environment that is conducive to success for all learners
• promoting a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment aligned with industry standards

Designing new and ongoing maintenance of courses, including:

• defining, evaluating, and validating learning outcomes aligned with Transport Canada CAR 566 requirements
• planning appropriate teaching and learning approaches, including lab-based instruction
• developing and updating course materials related to structures, composites, and maintenance practices
• incorporating educational technologies to meet the learning needs of learners
• consulting with other faculty members, advisory committees and a variety of potential employers and learners
• participating in curriculum review and continuous improvement initiatives
• participating in professional development activities during non-teaching periods

Providing academic leadership, including:

• working cooperatively with faculty across AME-M, AME-S, and AME-E disciplines to ensure program consistency and quality

• participating in departmental meetings, committees, and program development activities
• liaising with industry partners, and supporting program promotion initiatives
• contributing to a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement
• maintaining knowledge of industry standards, Transport Canada regulations, and emerging trends
• following health and safety policies, procedures, and legislation
• modeling the College values – Respect, Integrity, Transparency, Accountability and Commitment to Excellence

Required Qualifications

• Valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license in good standing
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience in aircraft maintenance
• Demonstrated experience in aircraft mechanical systems and structures, including sheet metal and/or composite materials
• Experience with standard practices and general maintenance procedures
• Familiarity with Transport Canada CAR 566 standards
• Familiarity with Ontario college system and Transport Canada approved training programs
• Experience with simulation or technology-enhanced learning
• Experience with simulation-based training, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR), digital twins, or other technology-enabled learning tools
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience, or equivalent, preferably in a college setting.
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to support instruction across multiple Aircraft Maintenance disciplines
• Excellent record of teaching experience along with relevant work experience in the professional field or discipline appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Experience with a Learning Management System (e.g., Desire2Learn, Blackboard, etc.), including the creation of discussion forums, tests, assignments, chat rooms, to edit and modify course content when required
• Evidence of having maintained up-to-date knowledge and achievements in the field appropriate to the area of instruction
• Experience in developing course content, curriculum, and learning materials is an asset; Experience with simulation learning an asset

• Knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of in-class and online courses as adopted by the Program, including, but not limited to:

1. 1. Using course management system tools to communicate with learners and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between learners in the course;
   2. Providing timely and constructive feedback on learner work;
   3. Responding to learner academic and course administration inquiries promptly and refer learners to technical support or learner support when appropriate; and,
   4. Ensuring academic integrity in the creation and administration of assignments, tests, and exams in class and online environments.

• Commitment to practical teaching skills for adult learners, including:

1. a commitment to deliver the prescribed curriculum;
2. a demonstrated ability to apply required instructional techniques; and the ability to create a positive learning environment for adults;
3. pedagogy for diverse populations; and,
4. course management

• Ability to interact effectively with adult learners, particularly in the areas of:

1. academic advising;
2. understanding and respect for human rights and diversity; and,
3. commitment to positive interpersonal skills.

• Superior organizational skills and ability to work in a high pressure, multitask, high volume team-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to professional, collegial life, and awareness of work-integrated learning practices.
• Demonstrated entry level skills in Canadore College’s teaching competencies as set out in the Professor Competency Profile at: https://cdn.agilitycms.com/canadore-college/Attachments/about-us/policies/PA-12%20Faculty%20Performance%20Review%20ProceduresApps-16.pdf
• In-person, on-campus position. Must be able to reliably commute and/or relocate to North Bay, ON