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Full Time Faculty - Aviation Maintenance
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Position Number: 3198854
Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Health - Public and Environmental Health

Full Time Faculty - Aviation Maintenance

Job ID: 11633
Location: South Seattle College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
We are a district of three distinct colleges-North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College-and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged, and dynamic community.

Established in 1969, South Seattle College is one of three colleges in the Seattle Colleges District and serves around 15,000 students each year, including first generation, immigrant, refugee, undocumented, LGBTQIA, veterans, and international students. At South Seattle College, equity, diversity, inclusion, and community are central to the education of our students and essential to the thriving of all members of our faculty, staff, and the larger community. South Seattle College aspires to be an actively anti-bias and anti-racist learning institution. This aspiration is ongoing, evolving and institution-wide, and requires deep personal and collective commitment and accountability. We welcome candidates who will actively co-create supportive opportunities for the learning, work, and growth of our students and employees.

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities. To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits

Position Summary

Application and required materials must be submitted no later than: August 3, 2022

South Seattle College's Aviation Maintenance Technology program is seeking a full-time, tenure track Faculty that will provide instruction in the FAA-regulated Aviation Maintenance Program. This position may teach during the day or the evening depending on the instructional needs of the program. The teaching requirement is currently for 6 hours of contact each day. Classes are offered each quarter for nine weeks.

Additional time may be required for student advising as well as campus and departmental activities and committees. Current hours of instruction are 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Instructional hours will depend on the schedule needed for coverage of the classes offered and the subjects taught.

Application Procedures:

Attach current Resume
Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online
Copies of FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings

Notice to Applicants:

Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to remote operations, pending public health guidance. Per CDC and WA Public Health directions, at this time we will be practicing social distancing and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1, employees of higher education and healthcare institutions must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than October 18, 2021, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. Updated information about how to provide proof of vaccination or request a medical or religious accommodation will be posted as soon as it is known.

What you will be working on:

Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom, laboratory, clinical and distance education modes, in the discipline of Aviation Maintenance; Assignments may be at off-campus locations and may also include evening and/or weekend classes.
Provides availability and accessibility to students for purpose of academic consulting and support, in a manner appropriate to meet student needs, through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility or other effective means of responsive and timely communication
Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback
Participates in district, division, department, or general faculty meetings; in-service training; curriculum development; academic consulting; workshops or seminars; serves on district or college councils or committees, or other activities within the scope of the position
Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; Follows established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, office support, student financial aid requirements, safety and health issues and related administrative processes

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

Current FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings
Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology or other related technical service field
Three (3) years' experience with both the Airframe and Powerplant mechanic certificate ratings as indicated by 14 CFR Part 65.83.
Candidates should have current work experience in General or Commercial Aviation and possess a broad base of experience that will enable delivery of current industry practices to the students enrolled in the program.
Experience teaching or training, and developing curriculum or learning materials, in an academic environment or workplace instructional role
Ability to work effectively and sensitively with constituents from diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives
Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics
Demonstrates or explains how one would develop curriculum and deliver instruction in response to differences in individual experiences
Demonstrated proficiency using 21st century teaching technologies, including presentation and instructional software applications, and common courseware design programs
Ability to orally communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, with or without the use of an interpreter and/or auxiliary aids
Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature
Demonstrated ability to work as an effective and contributing member of a team

Accommodation Statement

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

Ability to operate office equipment
Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyber bullying".

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college's Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

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