Aviation Maintenance Technology Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty

Schedule Information: This position teaches a standard load of 15 contact hours per semester (30 contact hours per academic year).  This load may include release time to be given for program chair/coordinator duties. Classes may be offered in day, evening, flex learning and/or online modalities.  Full-time faculty are also expected to hold weekly office hours on campus to be available for student support.

Weeks per fiscal year: Faculty are covered under a 9-month contract period from August through May, with the option to teach additional classes during summer.

Benefits:  Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance; Sick and Holiday pay; Personal Business; Educational Assistance: Tuition Waivers at Harper & Professional Expense

Position Description and Duties: 

Harper College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Aviation Maintenance Technology. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate practical application of FAA regulatory and compliance requirements while teaching aviation maintenance technician students, support effective classroom and lab management, and apply community college teaching practices that promote student learning. 

Candidates should have expertise in aircraft maintenance (Airframe and Powerplant), aircraft components, and FAA regulatory and compliance requirements. In addition to teaching load, this position will support aviation workshops, meetings, event planning, and recruitment. The successful candidate should be able to thoroughly cover aviation industry concepts and guide students in applying industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in and out of the classroom.

The successful candidate will create an effective learning environment that promotes aviation students’ critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Troubleshooting and classroom management in a technology-rich environment are necessary. Knowledge of and prior experience with the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) is preferred.

Within this program, students can earn an AAS Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology, an AAS Degree in Aviation Management, or certificates in Airframe Technician, Powerplant Technician, or Airframe and Powerplant Technician.

Responsibilities of the position:

• Teach courses in Aviation Maintenance, including Aircraft Blueprint Reading, Aircraft Electrical Systems, Fuel Systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Controls, and Engine Air Flow Systems.
• Engage in continual improvement through professional development.
• Prepare and deliver curriculum, lectures, activities, and projects.
• Infuse technology into pedagogical approaches to teaching.
• Evaluate student performance through assessment, promote student achievement, maintain required student records, and submit grades in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and familiarity with technology and software, including computers and web-based tools such as Blackboard.

Departmental Duties:

• Apply airframe and powerplant maintenance expertise, collaborate with industry partners, manage program projects, communicate effectively, and support practices that maintain FAA certification.
• Lead the development, documentation, and completion of the FAA approval process for the Aviation Maintenance Technology program under 14 CFR Part 147.
• Support ongoing FAA compliance, including curriculum alignment, facilities and equipment requirements, student records, and coordination with FAA representatives.
• Assist in the review and development of curricula and program syllabi for the department.
• Conduct program reviews, annual programmatic updates, and adjunct and dual credit faculty evaluations.
• Assist in the selection of software, equipment and instructional materials.
• Work with advisors, staff, parents, and students to develop recruitment plans and monitor enrollment.
• Collaborate with campus partners to promote programs, assist with recruiting prospective students, and develop dual credit partnerships.
• Assist in the development of print and digital marketing materials.
• Maintain accurate state and federal records related to the program.
• Manage Aviation Maintenance labs and classrooms, including equipment, materials, safety practices, and instructional readiness.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with colleagues, community stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Deliver learner-centered instruction at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs and meet student data reporting deadlines.
• Meet with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs. 
• Coordinate student placement efforts in aircraft maintenance and related fields, including employer outreach and career readiness support.
• Develop, maintain, and chair departmental advisory committee consisting of industry stakeholders.
• May be responsible for organizing and managing aviation-related events for the College and community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements: Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certification is required.

Experience Requirements: At least one year of full-time, non-teaching work experience (2,000 hours) in the Aviation industry is required. Must show teaching capabilities related to the community college level instruction.

Preferred Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in aviation, education, or a related field; additional aviation maintenance, avionics, inspection authorization, military aviation maintenance, or industry-recognized credentials; and five years of teaching and/or work experience as an Aviation Maintenance Technician professional are preferred.

Special Notes
*You will not be able to complete the application without attaching the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV/Resume (Does not substitute for completed application)
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, if applicable, from regionally accredited institutions
• Copy of current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
• A one-page single-spaced statement of your teaching philosophy. In your teaching philosophy, please include how you approach classroom management, assess students, and use instructional technology.

* Official transcripts required upon hire.
* Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.
* Employment sponsorship is not available.