Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Adjunct Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Instructor
The Adjunct Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and industry standard instruction in aviation topics through the use of seated, online, and lab courses. The Instructor is responsible for providing innovative and engaging instruction and ensuring that course topics and examples evolve with advancements in the field. The Instructor reports directly to the Director of Aviation Programs.
Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College:
Mastery of Subject Matter
Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline
Display ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the field or discipline
Connect the subject matter with related fields
Stay current in the subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences, and/or workshops
Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate
Teaching Performance
Teach a course load appropriate to the teaching discipline
Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs
Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, interactive technology, etc., when appropriate
Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate student assignments
Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives
Evaluation of Student Learning
Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives
Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades each semester according to established deadlines
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances
Support of College Policies and Procedures
Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment
Teach credit or non-credit courses in the teaching discipline as needed
Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation
Maintain confidentiality of student information
Exercise stewardship of college facilities, materials, and resources
Comply with responsibilities as cited in the Lenoir Community College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Handbook for Distance Education, Policy Manual, and Procedures Manual
Participation in College, Division, Department, and Program Activities
Participate in meetings and events as required
Respond in a timely manner to requests for information
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as a team member
Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs
Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans
Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution in the teaching discipline
Must have at least three years experience working as an aviation professional
The Instructor will be assessed for qualifications related to some or all of the following certifications: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate Single Engine and Multi Engine Land, FAA Certified Advanced Ground Instructor, FAA Certified Flight Instructor, FAA Certified Flight Instructor Instruments, and FAA Certified Flight Instructor Multi Engine
Previous teaching experience at a community college or university, experience using instructional technologies, and teaching online courses are preferred
Licensure and/or certification requirements specific to the teaching discipline and external governing agencies shall be on file with Human Resources
Working Conditions
Typical classroom or online teaching environment
Frequent standing for 6 to 8 hours per day, withstanding frequent changes in temperature
Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
Infrequent lifting and carrying items up to 50 lbs. without assistance
Frequent communication with students and other faculty and staff members
Infrequent sitting at a desk or workstation using a telephone, computer, keyboard, and mouse
Exposure to fire and chemical hazards
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability.
