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Assistant Professor Aviation Maintenance job at Salt Lake Community College in Salt Lake City UT

Description, duties, responsibilities

Assistant Professor, Aviation Maintenance

Salt Lake Community College

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

Ranked as one of the best places to work, Salt Lake Community College is located in the Salt Lake Valley, nestled in the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest college with the most diverse student body in the state. It serves more than 60,000 students on 8 campuses including an eLearning virtual campus. This area boasts more than just winter recreation; it is also the cultural heart of Utah. The cities and surrounding area offer year round, world-class recreation, sporting events, history, arts and entertainment. Utah consistently earns top accolades for its exceptional economy, affordable cost of living and strong communities. The Assistant Professor will use the classroom and laboratory to instruct college students in the technical information and skills required to maintain and repair all types of aircraft relative to engines and airframes. Teach all subjects in the Airframe and Powerplant courses including electronics, avionics, mathematics and physics. Teach students the FAA approved curriculum, as outlined in CFR Part 147, which will provide the information necessary to pass the written, oral and practical exams for Airframe and Powerplant Certificates. Develop new curriculum and update existing curriculum as needed, create courses to support delivery in a competency-based environment, attend all required department and school meetings, and fulfill department and school assignments. Serve on school and college committees.

Priority Review Date: October 15, 2025

Applications received by this date will have first consideration. Applications after this date will be reviewed on a need-by-need basis until a candidate is selected for hire.

Selected finalist will be required to participate in a teaching demonstration and will be asked to provide recommendation letters.

SLCC HR Dept will conduct criminal background check on the selected finalist.

*Official Transcripts from the selected finalist are required before offering employment.

The following documents are required to submit the application:

1. Resume or curriculum vitae,

2. Copy of transcripts/Credentials

3. Cover letter.

SLCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for FT Faculty members. Please visit:

SLCC Employee Benefits Page.

SLCC Faculty General Description found Appendix 1 link below:

Faculty Compensation and Workload Handbook

For more information contact: Associate Dean Zac Taylor, 801-957-5240

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Teaching

1. Creates an effective, supportive learning environment for students regardless of the delivery method.

2. Teaches courses consistent with department procedures, appropriate Course Curriculum Outline (CCO), and catalog description.

3. Provides each student with a syllabus (paper or online) at the first class that complies with department procedure and the CCO.

4. Teaches assigned classes at the scheduled time and place and meets during required contact hours.

5. Demonstrates the incorporation of active and applied learning in courses taught (hands-on and engaged activities).

6. Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments.

7. Promotes the development of critical thinking among students.

8. Maintains and posts teaching schedule. Maintains significant campus presence to respond to instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community. Meets with students outside of class – a minimum of 5 hours/week in person or online.

9. Is available to teach courses at times directed by the academic needs of the program and availability of staffing pool. The department recommends final teaching assignments with the final decision by the Academic Administrator.

10. Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards.

11. Consistently improve course quality, design and course integrity through participation in the college-wide assessment of student learning.

12. Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades.

13. Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance. Informs students of progress to date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines.

14. Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment. Prepares and submits incident reports to the Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy.

15. Uses appropriate resources and technology in the delivery of of courses.

16. Maintains professional and collegial behavior.

17. Responds to voicemail and email communication promptly (generally within 1-2 contract days).

18. Meets deadlines.

19. Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure.

20. Promotes support for the mission, vision, values, and goals of the College by incorporating culturally-competent pedagogy and inclusivity practices.

Professional Activity

1. Maintains necessary educational credentials, professional skills, and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with department standards.

2. Expands knowledge in discipline and teaching craft on an ongoing basis.

3. Participates in the collegial mentoring relationship, serving as a mentor and/or mentee in the department and college.

4. Serves community partners as content area experts when needed.

Service to the College

1. Provides service to the institution through appropriate participation in academic and campus committee assignments; offers adequate service on at least one department, school, or college-wide committee.

2. Promotes, models and exhibits the College Values with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.

3. Responds to discussions and requests for department work in a timely manner (e.g., answers email, completes task assignments, etc.).

4. Mentors new faculty as assigned.

5. Serves on tenure sitting committees for department colleagues when appropriate.

6. Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines and other pertinent federal regulations.

7. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment.

8. Attends Convocation, Professional Development Day, Commencement, and other institutional meetings (e.g., department meetings).

9. Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints.

10. Assumes an active role in the student advising process, formal and/or informal, per departmental guidelines.

11. Provides leadership and instructional integrity through classroom observation, mentoring, and evaluation of part-time employees or serving on tenure sitting committees as needed. Participates in state-level issues as requested.

12. Maintains inventory, if appropriate, of equipment, tools, supplies, and storage/ disposal of hazardous materials required for classes and request appropriate equipment repair.

KSAs

• Possess high level of processing to dexterity skills in aircraft repair.

• Ability to relate pedagogically to the needs and interests of students.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues.

• Ability to meet the challenges of a broad curriculum and a student body with diverse abilities, interests, and backgrounds.

• Knowledge of FAA part 91, 121 and 135 flight regulations.

• Knowledge of Aircraft Structures, Systems and Powerplants.

• Ability to teach basic level maintenance skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College.

• Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.

All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences.

You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.

Minimum qualifications

1. Current FAA AMT Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

2. Experience in transport aircraft category, general aviation, commercial aviation, aircraft inspection and avionics.

3. General aviation and commercial aviation experience.

*Note: A conferred degree is a requirement for obtaining Tenure (within 3 to 6 years).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Proficient knowledge of IFR 6000, IFR 4000 and related electronic/avionics testing equipment for aircraft communications and navigation.

2. Knowledge of FAA part 91, 121 and 135 flight regulations.

3. Knowledge of Aircraft Structures, Systems and Powerplants.

4. Ability to teach basic level maintenance skills.

5. Proficient in the use of electrical wiring testing and repair tools.

6. Proficient knowledge of communications and navigation rules related to the FAR’s.

7. Possess high level of processing to dexterity skills in aircraft repair.

8. Ability to relate pedagogically to the needs and interests of students.

9. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6611392

Salt Lake Community College Company Overview

SLCC Information Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.