Instructor, Aviation Technology

Instructor, Aviation Technology

Salary

$42,108.00 - $94,363.00 Annually

Location

BISHOP - Main - 351 N. Broad Street, Mobile, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

05995

College/Division

BISHOP-209120-Aviation Maintenance Airframe

Opening Date

05/20/2026

Closing Date

6/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Bishop State

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

Reporting Authority: Divisional Chair

The Aviation Manufacturing Technology Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction and training in alignment with the policies and standards of the Alabama Community College System and Bishop State Community College. The instructor will support student success, workforce readiness, and industry engagement through effective teaching, curriculum development, and program management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Instruction & Curriculum

• Teach 15-18 credit hours per semester or equivalent instructional load.
• Develop and deliver curriculum aligned with industry standards and program objectives.
• Utilize effective instructional methods and technologies to enhance student learning· .
• Prepare and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, and student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate academic records.
• Must remain current with NC3 certifications relevant to their teaching discipline.
• Ongoing professional development may require additional industry certifications to stay current with industry and programmatic needs.

Program & Student Support

• Advise and recruit students from enrollment through program completion.
• Coordinate work-based learning opportunities and track student progress.
• Assist with job placement efforts for program graduates.
• Maintain scheduled office hours and provide academic support.

Program Management & Compliance

• Maintain instructional labs and equipment in accordance with safety and industry standards.
• Oversee classroom and lab environments, ensuring proper supervision and housekeeping.
• Prepare and manage program budgets.
• Recommend and procure instructional equipment, tools, and materials.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation requirements (e.g., SACSCOC).

Collaboration & Engagement

• Collaborate with faculty, adjunct instructors, and administrators on curriculum and program development.
• Maintain active engagement with business and industry partners.
• Organize and facilitate advisory committee meetings and maintain documentation.
• Participate in institutional committees and professional development activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Teach in various formats (day, evening, weekend, online, hybrid).
• Support student organizations as an advisor or sponsor.
• Work with ADA services to ensure appropriate student accommodations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of aviation manufacturing principles and practices
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, Canvas LMS, and Banner
• Ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and credential attainment
• Ability to travel as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of three (3) years of full time industry experience in a manufacturing-related field;

OR

High School diploma with a minimum of six (6) years of documented, full-time experience as a practitioner in aviation manufacturing or closely related

field. The successful candidate is expected to complete an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution within three (3) years of the original hire date as a condition of continued employment.

• Documentation of an industry-recognized credential (earned or in progress) must be included in the application.

• Demonstrated experience in aviation manufacturing or a closely related field, including:

• Safety procedures

• Use of hand and power tools

• Sheet metal assembly

• Layout techniques and precision measurement

• Drilling and riveting

• Electrical assembly/termination and testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary teaching experience
• NC3 Certified Instructor credential

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Application Procedure:

Position announcements and employment applications are available at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/accs/bishopstate? Applications currently on file must be resubmitted for this position. Delinquent and/or unsigned application packets and/or documents will not be accepted.

Only complete application packets will be given consideration for employment.

A completed application packet consists of:

• Completed Bishop State Community College employment application
• Current resume
• Applicable Transcript with conferred date (While an unofficial transcript may be submitted as part of the application packet, an official transcript must be received before the date of hire.)

WorkEnvironment&PhysicalRequirements:

• Work is primarily conducted in a shop/lab environment with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and varying weather conditions.
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, lifting, and operating equipment for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift moderate to heavy loads and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Normal vision and hearing capabilities (with or without correction) are required.

Other Job Description information I:

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Bishop State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Other Information:

The Selection Committee will screen all applicants for the position. The Committee will select applicants for in-person interviews which may consist of question/answer session and /or skills assessments. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right not to fill the positions in the event of budgetary or operational constraints. Bishop State Community College is a multi-campus organization, and employees of the College are required to travel among various work sites for both day and evening responsibilities and must provide their own mode of transportation. Bishop State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College Systems Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Bishop State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Bishop State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Salary: ACCS Salary Schedule: D1

• This is a 9-month position. Summer teaching opportunities may be available based on enrollment and institutional need.
• Salary placement is based on the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Salary Schedule (Dl), commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• 9-Month Salary Range: $42,108 - $94,363 (based on education and experience)
• Summer Term (Optional 3-Month Contract): $13,001 - $29,184 (based on enrollment and qualifications)

Sick Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

7 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

Not applicable

(off between terms)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $904 monthly (effective 10/01/25).

Duty Hours

(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

1/3 waived after 1st year

2/3 waived after 2nd year

3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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