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Faculty, Aviation

Employer
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Location
Williamsport, PA

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Position Title:

Faculty, Aviation

Job Code/Position Control Number:

T6/172:001

Position Status:

Full-time Continuing

Reports to (Supervisor) Title:

Assistant Dean of Transportation Technologies

Position Summary:

The faculty will be responsible for educational leadership, student instruction, and student advising in the Aviation curriculum area.

Position Work Calendar:

-172-day calendar

Abilities and Skills:

-Possession of an Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P). (Minimum)
-Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, staff, administration, and the public. (Minimum)
-Sensitivity to the expectations of students, faculty, staff, and the public. (Minimum)
-Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. (Minimum)
-Developed organizational skills. (Minimum)
-Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues. (Minimum)
-Possession of an Inspection Authorization license and/or Designated Mechanical Examiner license. (Desired)

Education:

-Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Technology or related discipline. (Minimum)
-Master’s Degree in Aviation Technology, Aviation Science, or related discipline. (Desired)

Experience:

-Six (6) years of relevant trade experience to include; aviation mechanical/avionic experience on fixed wing aircraft and helicopter servicing. (Minimum)
-Secondary or postsecondary teaching experience. (Desired)

Responsibilities and Duties :

-Instruct and evaluate student performance in Aviation theory and laboratory and/or shop work. (Essential)
-Advise, schedule, and maintain accurate records on students. (Essential)
-Maintain office hours according to contractual guidelines. (Essential)
-Write and update course syllabi; assist with curriculum review, revision, and development. (Essential)
-Engage in professional development and technological upgrading activities. (Essential)
-Contribute to the betterment of the College through School committee participation. (Essential)
-Contribute to the betterment of the College through College-wide committee participation. (Marginal)
-Assume responsibility for laboratory development, coordination, and maintenance. (Essential)
-Assist with the preparation of grants and with follow-up activities. (Marginal)
-Conduct Outcomes Assessment on aviation courses. (Essential)
-Participate in Program Review activities. (Essential)

Machines/Tools/Equipment:

-Requisite machines and tools of the trade

Physical Standards:

-None

Positions Supervised:

-N.A.

Interfacing Departments:

-Academic Schools
-Avionics Technology Program

Special Job Features:

-Finalists for this position must present a sample lesson.
-Candidates for teaching positions must be fluent in the English language (oral and written) – English Fluency in Higher Education Act. (Pennsylvania Senate Bill 539/Act No. 76)
-Position located at the Aviation Center, Montoursville, Pa.
-The terms and conditions of employment for this position are subject to all provisions of the bargaining agreement between Pennsylvania College of Technology and the Penn College Education Association.
-Background check will be required on selected candidate.

Position Level:

Fa

Employment Group:

Faculty

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Additional Expectations:

-Possess interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, faculty, staff and the public. (Essential)
-Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues. (Essential)
-Be sensitive to the needs and expectations of students, faculty, staff and administrators. (Essential)
-Maintain a high degree of confidentiality with regards to any and all information as a direct or indirect result of job responsibilities/job functions. (Essential)
-Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner and maintain the standard of care that is appropriate for this position. (Essential)
-Perform other appropriate job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor. (Marginal)
-Employees who provide student instruction will develop and maintain proficiency in the effective pedagogical use of current and future instructional technologies, including but not limited to learning management systems, media, instructional software, and connectivity devices. As such, are required to use the following elements of the Learning Management System (LMS): Upload all syllabi, timely use of the grade feature, and collection of digital student work and distribution of digital course materials.

College Statement:

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

Office/School:

School of Engineering Technologies

Posting Number:

01401

Open Date:

01/04/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Pay Rate / Salary:

Commensurate with credentials submitted as applied to the College’s Faculty Salary System. As a point of reference, the salary range for new full-time faculty hired in various disciplines throughout the College for the 2021/22 academic year is $57,225 – $74,793.

Additional Information:

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires and the completion of an Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) by the candidate and the employer. Any offer of employment shall be contingent on the applicant’s timely production of required documentation to verify identity and employment authorization. If you cannot or will not be able to produce the required documentation, we cannot consider your application. If you are currently receiving an annuity from the State or Public School Employees’ Retirement System, employment at Pennsylvania College of Technology may affect your annuity status. If you are currently a member of either the State or Public School Employees’ Retirement System you may be required to contribute into the System.

Desired Start Date:

August 2022

Special Instructions to Applicants:

If you wish to apply for this position, you must submit all application material through the College’s on-line recruiting website at www.pct.edu/jobs. For further information on this position, call 570-327-4770.

Position Type:

Teaching Faculty, Counselors and Librarians

EEO Statement :

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Organization

At Penn College, tomorrow makers are doing more than building and sharpening their skills. They’re learning alongside faculty already proven in their careers, working with the latest technology, and pushing their boundaries. Students are training to master the in-demand work that tomorrow needs, the kind that drives the economy, in cutting-edge facilities on top-of-the-line equipment. Across 100+ diverse programs, from nursing to welding, they’re becoming qualified not just to thrive in their field, but to lead it.

Highly recruited by industry-partners and motivated to impact positive change, alumni are making names for themselves across the country and around the globe. The recent graduate placement rate of 97% says it all. The future needs Penn College graduates.

The can-do spirit that defines Penn College students and alumni lives within the entire College community. Everyone from the leadership team to the faculty and staff work together to inspire a transformative tomorrow.

At Penn College, exploration doesn’t end with academics. Williamsport’s scenic location in rural Pennsylvania opens the door to all types of outdoor adventure. Whether it’s a jaunt from campus to the Susquehanna Riverwalk, hiking in nearby state forestlands, or kayaking in local waterways, there are plenty of ways to soak in the natural beauty of the region. Those who wish to explore nearby cities can hit up New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington D.C., all of which are within a three-hour drive.

Company info
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Telephone
570-326-3761
Location
One College Avenue
Williamsport
PA
17777
US

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