Part Time Instructor - Aviation Maintenance Technology

CHESS•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

CNM faculty support the College’s vision of “changing lives, building community” through teaching and learning that promotes student success, retention, and graduation. The instructor provides high-quality instruction for diverse learners so students can meet course outcomes and achieve their educational goals, and collaborates with the Dean and colleagues to improve the student learning experience. This is a regular part-time instructor pool. Hiring into the pool does not guarantee employment; classes are assigned as needed, hours vary by class and term, and the number of openings depends on student enrollment. Compensation is based on education and courses taught. The position has a limited-term end date.

Requirements

Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certification, required at the time of interview.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Education, or a related field.
Teaching, mentoring, or training experience in an FAA-approved Part 147 A&P Mechanic Training program.
Experience teaching, mentoring, or training a diverse student population.
Three to five years of aircraft maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning effectively in assigned courses.
Create and model a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population, including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
Maintain student records and provide documentation for incompletes within established College timelines.
Use technology-based programs to access and enter information related to student records and college, school, and department processes.
Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
Structure classes and curriculum to align with program and course outcomes.
Prepare, distribute, and use instructional support materials, including syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other appropriate devices.
Hold classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
Assist students outside the classroom during posted office hours.
Attend required in-service sessions, college, school, and department meetings, graduation, and convocation.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.