Temporary Full-Time Aviation Maintenance Technician Lecturer

About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country.

DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work: Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values: Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.

Job Description:

The Department of Business, Aviation, and Construction Professions at Dutchess Community College invites applications for a temporary full-time faculty position in its Aviation Maintenance Technician programs. This position is looking to hire as soon as possible.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Teaching undergraduate classes in aviation maintenance and supervising hands-on student work in hangar lab space;
• Preparation and management of classroom experiences and assessments to develop successful learning outcomes;
• Assisting students in achieving academic success; and
• Participation in college activities, including membership on shared governance committees.

Requirements:

Required qualifications:

• Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology, or closely related technical field;
• Current Federal Aviation Administration Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings;
• At least three to five years' work experience exercising the privileges of both the Airframe and Powerplant mechanic certificate ratings; and
• An appreciation for diversity of all types and how diversity impacts learning and instruction.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science or related field;
• Experience teaching at the college level, ideally at a community college;
• Experience in using instructional technology in the classroom and a willingness to adopt new and emerging technologies;
• Experience and familiarity with a learning management system (LMS) such as Brightspace, Blackboard, or Canvas; and
• An understanding and appreciation of the role of the community college in higher education.

Applicants for this position should submit a current resume or CV, and a cover letter that clearly states how the candidate fulfills the required and preferred qualifications.

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Dutchess Community College is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Applications from minorities, veterans, the disabled and all others are encouraged (AA/EOE).