Faculty – Aviation Operations Technology (Tenure-Track)

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 7 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: Faculty – Aviation Operations Technology (Tenure-Track)

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Technologies

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a full-time, tenure track, Faculty position in the Technologies Department. The faculty member is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The appointee is responsible for performing assigned teaching duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus.

The faculty member must be knowledgeable and able to instruct in the following technical subject areas: aerodynamics, meteorology, aircraft systems, safety management systems, airline industry, flight operations management, human factors, and aircraft structures. The individual must be able to conduct flight training on the simulators.

The faculty member must be familiar with using a Learning Management System for conducting face-to-face and online classes. The faculty member will be responsible for the coordinating, planning, preparing, presenting, and evaluating classroom instruction and related activities, including overseeing all compliance requirements of the FAR Part 141 standards. The faculty member will also manage agreements with flight training providers with the goal of increasing student completions in the pilot program.

Job Duties

• Prepares and delivers lectures on topics of the Aviation Operations Technology program.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking advice on class work, assignments, papers, etc.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates, and grades students' class work, assignments, tests, and papers; and keeps students informed about their progress by observation and informs them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
• Participates in student advising on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues while utilizing all resources within the college for guidance of students.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field, providing recommendations to the department chair on program improvement and development.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) regulations.
• Provides service/outreach in the college and community by serving on college, division, and departmental committees, and by participating in scholarly activities in the community.
• Participates in recruiting/retention efforts of the college and department and in community activities.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Department Head/Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college/university
  
• Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot's certifications and endorsements to meet departmental requirements under Part 141 to include:
  
  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
    
  • Certified Flight Instructor
    
  • Certified Flight Instructor (Instrument)
    
• Three years documented experience in the aviation industry
  
• Flight instruction and/or post-secondary teaching experience in a Part 141 or Part 61 environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aviation or a related field from a regionally accredited college/university
  
• Certified Flight Instructor (Multi-engine)
  
• Greater than 3 years documented experience in the aviation industry
  
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
  
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems
  

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.