Aviation Technology Annually Contracted Faculty

Position Summary:

Sinclair Community College is a comprehensive community college serving the Miami Valley region and beyond. Over 30,000 students pursue career and transfer programs that lead to associate degrees and certificates. Sinclair seeks to attract an academically and culturally diverse faculty that carries out the mission of the college with dedication, innovation and a commitment to the success of each student. The College invites applications for an Annually Contracted Faculty position in Aviation that will begin August 2022.

The Department has three Associate Degree Programs: Aviation Technology, Aircraft Maintenance, and Professional Pilot & Airway Science, as well as certificate programs for Flight Attendants, UAS Operators, and Aircraft Dispatchers.

Annually Contracted Faculty (ACF) appointments are full-time, temporary positions limited to one academic year. Appointments are not automatically awarded for subsequent years, but rather, are awarded on a year-by-year basis at the sole discretion of Sinclair Community College.

Principal Accountabilities:

• The primary responsibilities of an Annually Contracted Faculty position are to teach a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester; to work closely with the department chair to implement the policies of the department and college; to participate in department, division and college-wide meetings; to maintain office hours and respond to student inquiries in a timely and effective manner; and to respond to requests from the chair and dean as appropriate.
• Committee service is not required.
• Classroom duties to include teaching classes associated with aircraft maintenance
• Classroom and lab duties to include teaching airframe, powerplant, and general aviation maintenance classes/labs which prepare students for FAA examination and FAA A&P certification.
• Requirements
• A minimum of an Associate's degree in Aviation or related field is required OR must meet the specific requirements associated with Tested Experience
• Tested Experience Requirements:
• A Minimum of a High School diploma or GED required AND widely accepted experience specific to the field of the course to be taught AND
• Must possess an appropriate industry license, credential, or certification required (FAA A&P Certificates)
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience
• FAA A & P certificate required with Inspection Authorization preferred
• A demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level
• Effective communication skills
• The capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community