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Industry UsageCommon in media, publishing, and educational sectorsWidespread across media, science communication, and online platforms
Work ScheduleLimited hours, fixed or flexible part-time scheduleFlexible, project-based schedule

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Flight Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College District

Fresno, CA • On-site

$45.49 - $61.78/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

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Job description

Posting Details
Announcement Information
Posting Number
Title
Flight Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool
Campus Location
Reedley College
Start Date
01/08/2018
Essential Functions of Position
The ideal candidate will share Reedley College's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of fall 2017, we currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 2% are multiracial. RC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.
Providing instruction in Flight Science in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:
  • Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching Flight Science;
  • Teaching lecture based flight science classes;
  • Teaching lab based flight science classes at Fresno Air Terminal;
  • Teaching other classes such as, Private Pilot Ground School 1, Private Pilot 1 Lab, Private Pilot Ground School 2, Private Pilot 2 Lab, Private Pilot 1 Stimulation Lab, Private Pilot 2 Stimulation Lab, Aviation History, Careers in Aviation, Remote Pilot Ground School (Drones), and/or other classes;
  • Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
  • Communicating effectively with students;
  • Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
  • Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
  • Providing course syllabi to students;
  • Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
  • Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner; and
  • Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and two years of closely related experience;
    OR
  • Associate degree and six years of closely related experience;
    OR
  • A valid California Community College credential;
    OR
  • The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.
Desirable Qualifications
  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate;
  • FAA Remote Pilot Certificate;
  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) or Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) Certificate;
  • FAA CFI Instrument Instructor (CFII) or Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) Certificate;
  • Related work and professional experience;
  • Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
  • Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
  • Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
  • Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
  • Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
  • Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
  • Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
  • Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
  • Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits
Starting rates are $45.49 $61.78 lecture and $38.67 - $52.55 for lab. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.
Selection Procedure
The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.
Please note: This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position(s) is/are filled. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application.
Additional Information
This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.This position reports to Mendota High School.
Additional Information about the Position
RC College Planning Site
Teach Dual Enrollment Reedley College Flight Science classes at Mendota High School starting January 2018.
  • Classes to include Private Pilot Ground School, History in Aviation and Careers in Aviation.
  • Classes are scheduled 3pm to 5pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for spring 2018 semester at Mendota High School.
  • These lecture based classes are part of a Flight Science Associate of Science degree offered through Reedley College. Students are eligible to be concurrently enrolled in lab based flight lesson classes at Fresno Air Terminal offered through Reedley College. Flight lab classes are offered by JB Aviation at Fresno Air Terminal and may also use the Mendota airport and/or Reedley airport.

Open Date
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Open Until Filled
Yes
Quick Link
https://scccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/1808

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