Part Time Faculty Pool - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Position Summary

Seattle Colleges is looking for innovative and dedicated faculty members who have a demonstrated commitment to working within a college community that is diverse and serves students from a broad spectrum of socioeconomic and academic backgrounds. The position is a part‑time, non‑tenure track faculty role providing instruction in the FAA‑regulated Aviation Maintenance Program. Faculty may teach during the day or evening depending on instructional needs, with a teaching requirement of 6 contact hours per day and classes offered each quarter for nine weeks.

Additional time may be required for student advising and participation in campus and departmental activities and committees.

• Provide high‑quality instruction using effective teaching strategies that support diverse student populations and promote learning.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive, timely feedback to support academic success.
• Ensure course materials are accessible to students in compliance with digital accessibility standards.
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
• Utilize appropriate educational technologies and communication tools to support teaching, learning, and administrative responsibilities.
• Uphold the mission and values of Seattle Colleges by supporting student achievement and contributing to a positive learning environment.
• Maintain and submit required documentation such as course information, academic credentials, and professional references as part of the application and employment process.
• Teach in a variety of formats such as in‑class, hybrid, online, and varied class times including days, evenings, and weekends according to program needs.
• Perform advising, committee participation, and other departmental duties as required.

• Current Federal Aviation Administration certification in both Airframe and Powerplant.
• Current work experience in General or Commercial Aviation and a broad base of industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and with diverse populations.
• Follow instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Record student attendance, projects, and test scores.
• Evaluate performance of others.
• Manage resources and direct projects.
• Instruct students in all aspects of FAA General, Airframe, and Powerplant categories.
• Provide a supportive and culturally sensitive environment for students in the program.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain and improve the aviation program.
• Participate in college‑wide activities.
• Understand the goals and role of the community college.
• Demonstrate ability and commitment to teach multiple levels on the topic of study.
• Employ innovative teaching methods that include technology and collaborative learning.

• Previous teaching experience.
• Certificate of Completion in CPR/AED/First‑Aid.

Salary range for part time faculty is $8,845 - $13,248.33 for a 5‑credit single‑class (P2: A1‑E7). All AMT classes have a 15‑credit single‑class workload per quarter.

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer‑supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

• Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials.
• Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co‑workers, and students.
• Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion.
• Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of these settings.
• Ability to perform a range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

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