Aviation Faculty (Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor)

AVIATION FACULTY- (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR)
ANNUAL SALARY (DETERMINED BY FACULTY LEVEL TO WHICH ASSIGNED):
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR LEVEL: $54,464 - $63,778
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR LEVEL: $58,936 - $69,066
PROFESSOR LEVEL: $66,675 - $78,774

THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE FOR SPRING 2027 SEMESTER (Start Date January 7, 2027)

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

SCOPE OF WORK: To educate students and develop curricula in the Aviation Technology Department. This position reports to the Department Chairperson of the Aviation Technology Department at Nashua Community College.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Teaches Aviation Technology courses and other related courses as assigned.
• Develops instructional materials that integrate theory with applications, observe program and institutional accreditation standards, clearly outline course goals and requirements, comply with established course content, and respond to diverse academic needs of students.
• Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students and maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs.
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations.
• Participates in departmental activities and operations by assisting in the review and development of credit and non-credit programs and/or courses, seeking and maintaining contact with business and industry within the Aviation Technology field, assisting in articulation initiatives, maintaining educational equipment and spaces, and requisitioning instructional equipment, supplies or classroom materials.
• Participates in college sponsored recruitment and retention activities by attending admissions events, student orientations, and award ceremonies, and/or advising student activity groups, as assigned.
• Remains current within the field of Aviation Technology through participation in relevant professional associations and education and training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communication.
• Trains students in accordance with Federal regulations and safety procedures.
• Ensures curriculum and updates to comply with Federal regulations.
• Tests students according to Federal standards.
• Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
• Serves on college or system committees, as assigned.
• Complies with all system, college, state and federal rules and regulations including, but not limited to health and safety policies, the State of NH Policy on Sexual Harassment, Administrative rules, Civil Rights and Laws, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in aviation technology, education, business administration, engineering, or related field. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in education, engineering, business administration or other related field shall require an Associates degree in aviation technology.

Experience: Four (4) years of teaching experience in aviation technology or four (4) years of business or industry experience directly related to aviation technology. OR

Education: Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or technical school with major study aviation technology, education, business administration, engineering or related field.

Experience: Six (6) years of teaching experience in the aviation technology field or six (6) years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of aviation technology.

License/Certification: Valid drivers license; F.A.A. Airframe and Powerplant; I.C.A.O

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications: Inspection Authorization; Designated Mechanic Examiner; Mechanic Private Pilot Single Engine Land

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of teaching methods, the use of instructional materials and the organization of subject matter into effective teaching units in technology or other specialized programs. Complete knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and equipment in subjects being taught. Ability to evaluate student progress and provide guidance to both students and instructors. Ability to supervise professional instructional staff and collaborate in development of programs, policies and procedures. Ability to work effectively with businesses and community organizations. Ability to originate and implement new programs and to improve existing programs. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

SCOPE OF WORK: To educate students and develop curricula in the Aviation Program. This position reports to the Department Chairperson of the Aviation Department at Nashua Community College.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Teaches Aviation Technology related courses and other related courses as assigned.
• Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development of instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditation standards, promote critical thinking and life skills, and responds to diverse academic needs.
• Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs and advises individuals or groups of students in academic matters and exercises professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel.
• Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students and maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs.
• Coordinates departmental activities and operations by developing credit and non-credit programs and/or courses, sharing teaching and learning methodologies with peers, serving as an academic resource, cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with business and industry within the field of aviation technology, providing leadership in the development of articulation initiatives, maintaining educational equipment and spaces, and requisitioning instructional equipment, supplies or classroom materials.
• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of college sponsored recruitment and retention activities including career and job fairs, student orientations, registrations, and award ceremonies, and/or advising student activity groups, as assigned.
• Engages in professional activities related to aviation technology that partner the college with the wider community by serving on college or system teams, or participating in community-sponsored events, as assigned.
• Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the field of aviation technology through participation in relevant professional associations and educational and training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communication.
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
• Trains students in accordance with Federal regulations and safety procedures.
• Ensures curriculum and updates to comply with Federal regulations.
• Tests students according to Federal standards.
• Serves on and leads college or system committees, as assigned.
• Complies with all system, college, state and federal rules and regulations including; but not limited to, health and safety policies, the State of NH Policy on Sexual Harassment, administrative rules, civil rights laws, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in aviation technology, education, business administration, engineering, or related field. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in education, engineering, business administration or other related field shall require an Associate’s degree in a aviation technology.

Experience: Six (6) years of teaching experience in aviation technology or related field or six (6) years of business or industry experience in aviation technology.

OR

Education: Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or technical school with major study in aviation technology.

Experience: Eight (8) years of teaching experience in Aviation Maintenance Technology or eight (8) years of business or industry experience directly related to aviation technology.

License/Certification: Valid drivers license; F.A.A. Airframe and Powerplant; I.C.A.O

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications: Inspection Authorization; Designated Mechanic Examiner; Mechanic Private Pilot Single Engine Land

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of teaching methods, the use of instructional materials and the organization of subject matter into effective teaching units in technology or other specialized programs. Complete knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and equipment in subjects being taught. Ability to evaluate student progress and provide guidance to both students and instructors. Ability to supervise professional instructional staff and collaborate in development of programs, policies and procedures. Ability to work effectively with businesses and community organizations. Ability to originate and implement new programs and to improve existing programs. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

PROFESSOR

SCOPE OF WORK: To educate students and develop curricula in the Aviation Technology Department. This position reports to the Department Chairperson of the Transportation Technologies Department at Nashua Community College.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Teaches an assigned academic course schedule in a classroom, laboratory, and/or clinic/field experience setting for the Aviation Technology Program.
• Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development, modification, and evaluation of program curricula and instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditation standards, promote critical thinking and life skills, and respond to diverse academic needs.
• Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs and advises individuals or groups of students in academic matters relevant to the Aviation Technology Program and exercise professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel.
• Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students.
• Assists with the selection, placement and follow-up of students at the college to which assigned.
• Coordinates and leads departmental activities and operations by meeting with executive and advisory groups to discuss needs, career developments, and the effectiveness of instruction, developing and evaluating credit and non-credit programs and/or courses, mentoring faculty in the Aviation Technology competency and instructional expertise, actively cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with business and industry within the Aviation Technology field, and engaging in outreach to educational partners for the development and implementation of articulation initiatives.
• Provides leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of college sponsored recruitment and retention activities including career and job fairs, student orientations, registrations, and award ceremonies, and/or advising student activity groups, as assigned.
• Engages in professional activities related to the area of Aviation Technology that partner the college with the wider community by serving on college or system teams, or participating in community-sponsored events, as assigned.
• Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the Aviation Technology field of instruction through participation in relevant professional associations and education and training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communications.
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
• Trains students in accordance with Federal regulations and safety procedures.
• Ensures curriculum and updates to comply with Federal regulations.
• Tests students according to Federal standards.
• Serves on campus or system committees and teams.
• Complies with all system, college, state and federal rules and regulations including, butnot limited to health and safety policies, the State of NH Policy on Sexual Harassment, Administrative rules, Civil Rights and Laws, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in aviation technology, education, business administration, engineering, or related field. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in education, engineering, business administration or other related field shall require an Associate’s degree in a aviation technology.

Experience: Seven (7) years of teaching, business or industry in the field of aviation technology, two years of which shall have been in the supervision of students or personnel in educational activities or academic program administration or seven (7) years of business or industry experience directly related to aviation maintenance technology, two years’ of which shall have been in the supervision of personnel or program/project administration.

License/Certification: Valid drivers license; F.A.A. Airframe and Powerplant; I.C.A.O

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications: Inspection Authorization; Designated Mechanic Examiner; Mechanic Private Pilot Single Engine Land

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of teaching methods, the use of instructional materials and the organization of subject matter into effective teaching units in technology or other specialized programs. Complete knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and equipment in subjects being taught. Ability to evaluate student progress and provide guidance to both students and instructors. Ability to supervise professional instructional staff and collaborate in development of programs, policies and procedures. Ability to work effectively with businesses and community organizations. Ability to originate and implement new programs and to improve existing programs. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

The Community College System of NH does not discriminate in the administration of its admissions and educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or law enforcement, military, veteran, or marital status.

Further information about this position may be obtained by contacting Catherine Barry, NCC Human Resources Officer at NCCHR@ccsnh.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check.