Instructor, Aviation Maintenance Technology (Tenure Track)
Overview:
Cincinnati State is looking for an instructor (full time, tenure track position) to provide instruction in Aviation Maintenance Technology to students according to the policies of Cincinnati State and in compliance with the FAA, the State of Ohio, and other regulatory body requirements. This position will have teaching responsibilities at our West Campus (Harrison, OH) and/or the CVG Airport Exchange location (Hebron, Kentucky). The Instructor, Aviation Maintenance Technology position will ensure students learn aviation maintenance practices and that they will gain knowledge in the areas of power plant and airframe structures and systems. This position will be responsible for classroom instruction primarily in such courses as;
- Aviation Standard Practices
- Aircraft Electricity and Electrical Systems
- Weight and Balance
- Metal and Non-Metal Structures
- Landing Gear Systems
- Assembly and Rigging
- Airframe Inspection
- Powerplant Maintenance
- Fuel and Lubrication Systems
- Starting and Ignition Systems
- Aircraft Operations and Systems
Essential Duties:
- Create syllabi, course materials, and assignments to support course learning outcomes as defined by the Academic Dean.
- Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
- Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons. Note preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course.
- Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved, standardized syllabus.
- Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting.
- Suitably challenge, engage, serve and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.
- Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered and achieved by students as defined by the syllabus.
- Maintain a paper or electronic record (i.e., spreadsheet or grade book) of each student''s progress and has it available upon request by students and/or appropriate College personnel.
- Facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment.
- Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process.
- Design, administer, and grade examinations to assess achievement of course objectives as identified in the syllabus and as approved by the Academic Dean.
- Complete as directed all end of term responsibilities, including submission of final grades, copies of exams, attendance records, and all other designated materials to the Academic Office.
- Consult with the academic area chair or other appropriate College personnel on questions or issues involving course curricula, instructional strategies, and College policies and procedures.
- Respond to requests (e.g., from students, academic area chairs, department heads, committee chairs, Records Office) in a timely and thorough manner.
- Maintain office hours to answer student questions and handle course related matters.
- Some night or weekend hours may be required.
- Support College and Division outreach and recruiting events.
Minimum Qualifications:
- FAA Certification in Airframe and Powerplant required.
- Bachelor's degree in Aircraft Maintenance or related degree.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree
- Inspection authorization.
- Previous teaching experience in an academic environment.
- Experience working with students from diverse academic backgrounds and life experiences.
- Ability to build or enhance proficiency in the use of diverse methods of classroom technology, and innovative instructional/academic support systems and programs.
- Five (5) years'' industry or business applied experience in the teaching subject area.
Desired Competencies:
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities, in the classroom and laboratories.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral with the ability to communicate/interact effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population.
- Excellent customer service skills in problem solving, analytical, decision-making, project management skills, and time management.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure, be self-motivated, work independently, and be committed as a team player, pay attention to detail, maintain confidentiality, and meet project deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team atmosphere in program and curriculum development.
- Computer based software, analytical, and report writing skills.
- Is fully committed to the mission and values of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.
- Ability to create a positive learning environment that is respectful and promotes the interests of students first, while setting appropriate expectations for student growth and success.
All candidates are asked to upload an unofficial copy of his/her transcript to the candidate profile.
Details:
Reports To: Dean, Engineering and Information Technologies
Position Level: Instructor
Comp. Range: $61,459 ($87,675 with teaching additional classes)
Job Category: Faculty
Contract Affiliation: AAUP 1
Status: Full time
Classification: Exempt
Benefits:
Cincinnati State provides employees with high quality and cost-effective benefits with a variety of options:
- Medical Insurance (PPO- employer covers up to 92% of the premium, HDHP- employer covers 100% of the premium)
- Dental Insurance (employer covers 100% of the premium)
- Vision Insurance
- NO WAITING PERIODS! Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are effective from day one of employment!
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (employer contributions)
- Short-Term Disability: Offering 60% of your salary with a max of $500 weekly
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
- Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident: Optional at employee expense
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan for employees, spouse and dependents
- Tuition Waiver for employees, spouse and dependents
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free parking
- 11 annual paid holidays in addition to generous paid time off options including vacation, sick, personal leave, and winter season days.
- Employees at Cincinnati State qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Retirement:
As a Cincinnati State employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the Federal Social Security system. Instead, our employees will contribute to a State Retirement Plan (SERS or STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 403B and/or Deferred Compensation Program 457 Plan.
Cincinnati State is an E-Verify employer:
- If you''re hired, you must complete a Form I-9, which verifies your identity and your legal right to work in the U.S.
- You''ll need to provide original, acceptable documents-no photocopies-to complete the I-9 process.
- A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: USCIS I-9 website
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
- The institution declares that it will educate students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth.
- The institution declares that its duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions.
- The institution declares its commitment to not requiring, favoring, disfavoring, or prohibiting speech or lawful assembly.
- The institution declares it is committed to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community.
- The institution declares that its duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals'' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.