Job Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cape Cod Community College is seeking qualified Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Instructors for its FAA-approved Aviation Maintenance Technology Program, located at the Plymouth Aviation Center in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Instructors will teach college-level FAA Part 147 aviation courses on a regularly scheduled basis. This includes delivering classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction in aviation maintenance and related technologies to a diverse student population enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology and the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate Programs. Part-time instructional hours are available Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., with occasional Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as needed.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Classroom and laboratory instruction of FAA Part 147 aviation courses.
- Participate actively in program activities, meetings, and faculty development sessions.
- Participate in the Department's assessment, development, and implementation of lecture and laboratory curriculum, courses, and programs.
- Maintain own professional certifications and remain current in aviation maintenance practices and standards.
- Maintain and submit attendance, grades, student evaluation, and all other required documentation and reports per established procedures.
- Actively utilize proven student retention techniques approved by the College.
- Attend in-service training seminars, as required.
- Complete performance-based teacher education modules as assigned.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree or higher in aviation maintenance, aeronautics, or a closely related technical field from an accredited institution.
- Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certification.
- Minimum of three years of full-time experience performing or supervising aircraft maintenance activities consistent with FAA A&P privileges.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and present technical content effectively, including integration of aviation-specific software and instructional technology.
- Commitment to the mission of a community college, including support for open-access, student-centered learning environments.
- Ongoing professional development and currency in aviation maintenance practices and instructional methods.
- Ability to teach effectively across a range of learning styles, educational backgrounds, and instructional settings.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to student support and faculty teamwork.
- Ability to engage with a curriculum that spans broad content areas and supports a student body with diverse abilities, interests, and goals.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in aviation or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Proficiency with standard instructional tools including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and other digital teaching resources.
- Experience operating media and audiovisual equipment to support classroom and lab instruction.
- Ability to maintain control in a classroom environment and diffuse difficult situations when necessary.
- Experience with the integration of aviation technology and alternative delivery systems of instruction in the teaching-learning process.
- Experience, an appreciation for, and commitment to working in a global, multicultural academic setting.
Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information:
COMPENSATION:
$62.48 per hour, up to 18 hours per week; part-time, non-benefited MCCC Unit position.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.
Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.
This appointment is subject to the FY2027 budget appropriations.
Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.
The College cannot consider candidates who do not have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Application Instructions:
ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to upload required documents : a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume (failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification). Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.
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