Adjunct Aeronautics Instructor (AFAB)

Teaching Assignment in the Career Technical Educational Division for the Aircraft Fabrication & Assembly Technician Program (AFAB).

• Instructors may be assigned a combination of daytime, evening, and/or Saturday classes, as the college is dedicated to the educational success of a diverse student body with diverse needs.
• Coordinating and working closely with industry partners in support of the program.
• Travel between District locations is also expected.

(Applicant must meet one of the following)
 

• Minimum Qualifications for Faculty in California Community: Any Bachelor's degree AND two years professional experience OR any Associate's degree AND six years of professional experience. (Academic Affairs Division, California Community Colleges) OR equivalency:
• Antelope Valley College Equivalency: (Approved:  November 2, 2017)

• College work, military training, or nationally recognized certifications equivalent to a Baccalaureate degree and two years of related occupational experience in the discipline; or, college work, military training, or nationally recognized certifications equivalent to an Associate's degree plus six years of occupational experience related to the discipline, OR
• Eight years of experience in the aircraft fabrication occupation, two years of which must have included assignment as a supervisor, instructor, trainer, or owner of an aircraft maintenance facility with emphasis in aircraft assembly or prototype construction.

• Bachelor's degree in academic subject area related to the assignment.
• Three years full time, postsecondary teaching experience in Career Technical
• Education (preferably at a community college) OR 10 years of recent experience in training programs as related to the aviation/aerospace manufacturing/maintenance industries.
• Industry certifications related to the assignment.
• Possession of FAA certification(s) A&P, IA.
• Ability and/or evidence related to developing training aids (hydraulic/pneumatic/aircraft systems) or industry awards related to improvements in quality and production with regards to improving technician performance.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Evidence of a commitment to teaching/learning and vision of a learning-centered institution and community.
• An understanding of how technology can support learning and a record of support for technological advancements.
• Evidence of successful grant writing or scholarship awards.

APPLICATION PROCESS 
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
• Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.

• Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply. 
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position. 
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.