Assistant Professor, Professional Pilot | Grant...

    Assistant Professor, Professional Pilot | Grant Funded (Through 2030)     Category: Faculty Subscribe: Department: Aviation Locations: Crestview, FL Posted: Oct 11, 2023 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Position ID: 168614

About Northwest Florida State College:

In over 50 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida's public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWFSC offers bachelor's degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates.

Salary Range:  $52,258 - $70,634 (Based on level of degree and experience. Salary may be enhanced by supplemental teaching.) 

This position is funded through its grant until 2030.

Job Description:

The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive role in helping the College change as necessary to effectively carryout its mission. The Assistant Professor, Professional Pilot position is directly accountable to the Director of Aviation Program for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Directly supervise all students assigned to the class.
• Maintain discipline, safety, and cleanliness within the classroom and lab environments at all times.
• Monitor student attendance and retention rate.
• Follow course outlines and objectives and be able to evaluate students.
• Be able to teach assigned classes and to effectively manage the day-to-day operation of the class and labs.
• Prepare lesson plans and provide all class lectures, lab, and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum.
• Advise students.
• Maintain academic and FAA records.
• Attending all scheduled departmental meetings.
• Develop partners with the local school districts to provide streamlined pathways for students into the Professional Pilot program.
• Cultivate relationships with business and industry partners to identify and develop employment opportunities for students and graduates.
• Help recruit business partners to be a part of the Professional Pilot Advisory Committee.
• Participate in accurate budget planning and operate within the approved budget.
• Stay up to date with professional trends in the teaching field and help facilitate continual change that may be required to keep instruction current and relevant.
• Complete annual mandatory compliance training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Aviation.

Benefits:

• College paid health insurance for employee, dependent coverage at employee's expense
• College paid basic life insurance for employee, additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense
• College paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
• Sick Leave accrual
• Time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation, Aerospace, Aeronautics, or closely related field from an accredited institution required.
• FAA Certificate in Flight Instruction preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Teaching experience preferred.

All degrees must be from a regionally-accredited postsecondary institution. This full-time 9-month position is eligible for continuing contract status and is contingent upon board approval and funding. 

Additional Information:

Classification:  Twelve-Month Instructional Personnel

Location:  Aviation Center of Excellence, Crestview 

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled

Application Instructions:

All sections of the application must be completed.

Please provide a complete application package that includes all the following:

1. NWFSC Application.
2. Resume.
3. A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position.
4. Copies of unofficial transcripts.

*After submitting your resume, the following page will allow you to upload additional documents. The maximum allowable size for uploading documents is 10 MB. Documents exceeding 10 MB must be scanned at a lower resolution or divided into separate pages to reduce file size.

If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director. Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment.  Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.

   

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