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Big Bend Community College lists this Associate Faculty - Aviation Maintenance opportunity in moses lake, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Aviation Maintenance Faculty Position
Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for Associate Faculty positions in Aviation Maintenance. This position is responsible for preparing and teaching courses in Aviation Maintenance. This position reports to the Dean of Workforce Education as well as other faculty and staff. To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement. We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students, the HEART of BBCC, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement.
BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.
Vision: To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.
Mission: Serve as a Bridge, Stand as a Leader, Support for Success. Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.
Guiding Principles: Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity, Embrace our Workplace Norms, Innovate Proactively, Model Integrity, Educate All. If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.
This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.
Compensation: Associate Faculty receive quarterly contracts. Payment is based on $987.71/lecture credit.
Essential Job Duties
Primary essential duties and responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:
Prepare and teach assigned Fall Quarter Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) General courses in accordance with the approved FAA curriculum, FAA regulations, and program requirements, in consultation with the full-time program faculty. Courses taught include Applied AMT Math, AMT General Electricity/Physics and Introduction to AMT General I, II, and III.
Meet the class times as required by the quarterly schedule, in the required instructional modality.
Assist students with questions related to the course(s) being taught.
Maintain frequent communication with students.
Refer students to appropriate college resources as needed.
Maintain and submit grades and attendance reports to college personnel when required.
Maintain student course materials for two (2) quarters beyond the quarter of attendance.
Submit assessment data in consultation with a full-time faculty member in the department.
Assist with development, selection, and/or recommend the selection of instructional materials for courses being taught.
Post syllabi quarterly to the portal for each course taught.
Schedule and hold a minimum of one office hour per week; online or face-to-face.
Maintain an educational environment that promotes student learning and success.
Minimum & Desirable Qualifications
At the time of application, all candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications:
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
Three (3) years or recent professional aviation maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of aviation industry experience and postsecondary teaching experience. Work experience and/or industry recognized licensure/certification may be considered in lieu of the education requirement at the discretion of the college.
Demonstrate knowledge of current aviation maintenance practices, FAA regulations, and industry standards.
Experience working effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and ability backgrounds.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience teaching in an FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School.
Experience teaching at a community or technical college.
Experience implementing innovative teaching, training, and student engagement strategies that improve student success and retention.
Experience with online learning, hybrid instruction, video conferencing, Canvas, or other Learning Management Systems.
Inspection Authorization (IA) certification.
Experience with FAA regulatory compliance, accreditation, or aviation training program management.
Experience working with non-traditional students.
Application Instructions
This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged. To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
BBCC Online application.
Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
Comprehensive resume or CV.*
Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.*
Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*
Copies of any applicable certifications.*
NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc. BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion. This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.
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Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions. Prior to employment, 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 the position. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.
Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Executive Director of Human Resources/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; or via email at
In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at .
BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three-year period, and other information
Worksite address
moses lake, WA, 98837, US
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