FT Assistant Professor - Aviation Maintenance

Job no: 493768 Work status: Regular/Continuing Location: Aviation Center Categories: Faculty Work type: Full Time Title: FT Assistant Professor - Aviation Maintenance This position is open until filled. The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is: 08/31/2026 Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Compensation Type: FT Faculty -Pay Based on FT Salary Schedule New Hire Starting Pay: Rate of pay is based on the required qualifications of this position. Employee Classification: FT Faculty Level: FT Faculty-HS Division: Technical Careers Division - 406000 Department: Aviation Maintenance / Avionics - 406313 Campus Location: Aviation Maintenance Position Type: Regular/Continuing Bargaining Unit: MAHE To view the applicable labor contract, visit the Labor Relations web site{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. For information about the benefits offered, please visit the Benefits web site{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. Lansing Community College's Technical Careers Division provides over 30 innovative program areas. Our collaborative and flexible team environment works with the local, regional, and national community for the success of every student. We believe in each other and find joy in our work, never stop learning or growing and we are guided by strong character, ethics, and integrity. We make a difference. Our dedication to diversity, inclusion, and universal access underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive educational culture. If you seek an opportunity to work with a great team of faculty and staff committed to student success in a professionally driven environment, then consider the following opportunity. The selected faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes related to the maintenance of aircraft and aircraft systems. The incumbent must possess a working knowledge of numerous areas related to aircraft maintenance such as pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, aircraft structures and aircraft powerplants. A good knowledge of safety practices is required. Strong communication skills and computer proficiency are a must. This full-time teaching position includes instruction of a full teaching load of multiple courses each semester which encompass all aspects of aircraft systems operation and repair. There is a possibility of teaching nights and weekends, as well as online courses or seminars. The incumbent will be responsible for representing the Aviation Maintenance Program in public forums and interacting with a variety of individuals from the aviation repair industry, manufacturers, educational institutions, vendors, and professional associations. Other primary responsibilities include assisting in course development and improvement, advising students, and meeting scheduled office hours. This position will work in a rapidly changing team environment with other colleagues including regular participation on departmental, divisional teams, and college-wide committees. Additional responsibilities include supporting and contributing to diversity and student success initiatives, remaining current with teaching methods and the latest developments in the field of aircraft systems repair. A commitment to professional dev