Part Time Instructor Aviation; POOL

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Open Until Filled Notes POOL - Open for the 2025-26 academic year

Position Type/Employee Class

Position Type/Employee Class Part-Time Instructor

Instructor Status

Instructor Status This is a part-time instructor position, non-represented and non-benefited.

Overtime Eligible Exempt

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Learned Professional

Campus Location

Primary Purpose

To provide instruction in Aviation. Part-time instructors direct student discussion and evaluate student performance in the classroom.

• Provide instruction in aviation subjects. This includes lecturing and guiding in classroom activities, providing individual conference time to guide and evaluate student progress. Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day and/or evening, delivered in-person (as conditions allow) or online, synchronously, or asynchronously.
• Utilize resources, including technological resources such as a Learning Management System, to support teaching activities as appropriate.
• Participate in collaborative efforts related to curriculum development and the evaluation of courses and academic programs.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific, as assigned.
• Cooperate with other College personnel to assist students with career planning, and follow-up studies.
• Act as a resource person for students.
• Work within the Aviation Program to write proposals for curriculum changes.

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Thorough knowledge of field of aviation based on education and/or experience in the field.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics.
• Visual ability, corrected, to enable instructor to observe, direct, and supervise students in classroom situations.
• Ability to operate or oversee the operation of computers, video chat technology (e.g. Zoom) and familiarity with or willingness to learn the learning management system ( LMS ) used at COCC .
• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others, using the English language, with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
• Ability to work with other faculty and COCC staff at all levels.
• Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations, as required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.

Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Current FAA certified flight instructor certificate (CFI) required.
• Evidence of excellence, or promise of excellence, in instruction.
• Computer Literacy:
  Training in, or experience with, email, internet, word processing, and presentation applications.

The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will…