Unmanned Aircraft Systems Instructor (Continuing Education

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Instructor (Continuing Education)

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Screening of applications will begin immediately.

Please include all relevant, well-documented experience related to this position in your application. This is very important because that experience is used during evaluations to determine your initial salary. Please note, there is 10 years maximum experience cap in the evaluation to determine initial salary.

NOTE: All applicants under consideration for employment at Fayetteville Technical Community College will be required to complete a consent form that allows FTCC to conduct a criminal background check on your behalf so that you may be considered further for the position for which you have applied.

 Please note, Fayetteville Technical Community College will not support an application for a new work visa, such as an H-1B, and will not sponsor the STEM OPT extension.

Three (3) Professional References Are Required.

Candidate(s) recommended for hire are subject to a criminal background check.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Instructor (Continuing Education)

Fayetteville Technical Community College is seeking qualified applicants for this position. Qualified candidates will possess excellent computer skills, demonstrate evidence of a career that includes flexibility and willingness to change; open-mindedness, fairness and the ability to see multiple perspectives; a willingness to take risks, and willingness to accept responsibility for professional and personal growth.

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Instructor will provide quality instruction to students; to maintain awareness of the role of Continuing Education in the overall College mission; to understand services available to students; to develop business and industry linkages; and to participate in in-service development opportunities. Faculty assigned to Unmanned Aircraft Systems ( UAS ) instruction are responsible for delivering course content in accordance with current FAA regulations, industry standards, and workforce needs.

We offer a valuable benefits package that includes the following:

• NC State Health Plan
• NC State Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Benefits
• Longevity

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teach all courses according to the approved course outline and, where applicable, current industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate scholastic and membership records of students enrolled in classes and submit required reports to the appropriate supervisor.
• Present recommendations to the supervisor to improve instructional programs, including revisions or updates of course outlines, curriculum, and instructional materials to ensure relevance to workforce and industry needs.
• Recommend textbook, software, and instructional material changes to the appropriate supervisor.
• Recommend the type and quality of equipment needed for instructional purposes to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain proper work hours, including established office, lab, shop, classroom, virtual classroom, and field training hours as applicable.
• Submit a Personal and Professional Development Plan to the appropriate supervisor annually.
• Serve upon request as a faculty advisor to students and provide guidance regarding educational and career pathways.
• During registration, perform assigned duties.
• Fulfill assignments to faculty committees.
• Attend all scheduled faculty meetings.
• Attend graduation ceremonies as scheduled.
• Dress appropriately to uphold the dignity of the profession and the responsibilities of the position.
• Sponsor student organizations, as appropriate and assigned, and participate in student‑centered activities.
• Foster and sustain collegial relationships with colleagues, college representatives, the local community, business and industry partners, and professional organizations.
• Participate in workforce development initiatives, customized training programs, grant‑funded projects, military‑affiliated training programs, and special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Teaching Performance

• Faculty members are expected to:
• Teach all courses according to the published curriculum with an assigned course load that supports College guidelines, goals, and objectives.
• Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and division policies.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate effective learning strategies designed to maximize student learning and achievement.
• Modify instructional methods and strategies, when appropriate, to improve student retention, address diverse learning needs, and make referrals for students requiring additional assistance.