Instructional Coordinator, Unmanned Vehicle Systems

Unmanned Vehicle Systems Program Coordinator

The primary function of this position is to teach lecture and hands-on lab courses in the Unmanned Vehicle Systems Program. Courses include Private Pilot Operations, Unmanned Vehicle Systems I (Part 107 UAS), Unmanned Vehicle Systems II (Advanced UAS & Maritime Systems), Unmanned Vehicle System Security, Unmanned Vehicle Systems Practicum, Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, and Introduction to Seamanship courses. Other primary functions include collaborating with local employers in unmanned systems and related industries to develop/revise curricula to ensure alignment with labor market demand.

Facilitate program advisory meetings in accordance with college policy. As the Instructional Coordinator of the program, you must have the ability to recruit and manage qualified adjunct instructors. Additionally, the coordinator facilitates partnerships with the Bay Economic Development Alliance, the U.S. Department of War, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and other industry partners to develop a workforce capable of meeting the demands of emerging unmanned vehicle missions.

Additional duties to ensure the ongoing viability of the program include student recruitment, advising, developing internship opportunities, and post-graduation job placement, and maintenance of program effectiveness documentation.

Gulf Coast State College offers you:
An excellent work/life balance, with a standard work week of 37.5 hours/week! Retirement Plan and 403b or 457b savings plan that will allow you to plan for your future! An excellent state medical plan. ($50 individual and $180 for family) Additional benefits of dental, vision, short and long term disability insurances, and College-paid life insurance! Critical Illness, Cancer, and Whole Life insurance plans!

Accrued annual leave, sick leave Tuition reimbursement opportunities! Opportunities to volunteer for committees to help in your professional growth!

Twelve month instructional coordinators carry a teaching load of 15 credit hours, and/or 18-24 contact hours 10 posted office hours, and up to 12.5 additional hours each week for position responsibilities, internal service to the college, community service, and leadership responsibilities. Twelve-month faculty requirements include a summer teaching load up to 6 credit hours, administrative duties for program management, and advising for currently enrolled AA and AS transfer track students and potential students outside GCSC.

Ensure program alignment and compliance with the FLDOE curriculum framework, GCSC Strategic Plan, and college policies. Collaborate with other faculty members and adjuncts to coordinate, evaluate, and recommend program updates and changes. Design, update, revise, and maintain curriculum, including course design and labs, when applicable, for face-to-face, hybrid, and distance learning modalities. Design structured lab courses that complement theoretical unmanned vehicle systems knowledge with practical, hands-on experiences.

Ensure that the course content is relevant to current industry trends and technologies. Establish and ensure well-equipped laboratory spaces for conducting experiments, exercises, and projects related to various Unmanned Vehicle System disciplines. Identify and procure necessary materials, tools, and equipment to conduct laboratory experiments, exercises, and projects safely and effectively. Optimize resource use while maintaining quality standards. Develop comprehensive safety protocols and guidelines for laboratory activities, ensuring the well-being of students and adherence to regulatory standards.

Prepare clear and concise instructional materials, such as lab manuals, handouts, and multimedia resources, to support student learning and facilitate self-directed study. Design appropriate assessment methods to evaluate students' performance in the laboratory sessions. Provide timely feedback and guidance to help students improve their skills and understanding. Regularly review and update the lab course content and methodologies based on feedback from students, industry partners, and advancements in Unmanned…