Faculty, Aviation Manufacturing

at WSU Tech in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

At WSU Tech, we are dedicated to promoting higher quality education and leadership in workforce training that supports economic development for a global economy. Our experienced faculty and staff are committed to helping students achieve their goals by providing hands-on experience, state-of-the-art facilities, and individualized support and guidance. We operate in a value-based culture and strive towards our behaviors in everything we do. 

Overview / Job Summary:

The Faculty Instructor plays a vital role in delivering a combination of classroom, lab, and hands-on instruction for our associate and technical certificates in Aerospace Coatings & Paint Technology, Aerospace Manufacturing Technology (Sheetmetal), and Composites Technology. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment in student-related decisions, evaluating student progress and assessing skills to ensure academic success. The instructor will be responsible for delivering training material that will instruct students on industry standards used in manufacturing and typical structural repairs, per technical documentation, within a classroom and laboratory environment. Candidates will have the depth of knowledge and experience to demonstrate such typical structural fabrication and repairs.

Your primary responsibility will be to provide high-quality instruction in both theoretical and practical aspects of aviation manufacturing. This includes teaching aircraft assembly processes, as well as conducting hands-on lab training sessions. You will work closely with students to ensure they meet the required standards for certification and licensing, while fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sheet metal, composites, and paint and coating, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with the aviation industry and professional organizations to enhance student learning experiences.
• Instruct students in a variety of aviation manufacturing disciplines, including sheetmetal, composites, paint and coating.
• Delivers engaging, professional, face-to-face classroom and lab instruction in alignment with curriculum standards.
• Implements a systematic program evaluation plan to assess student and program outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and presenting action plans as needed.
• Maintaining 35 on-campus office hours per week for instruction, preparation, accurate record keeping on performance and attendance, and student appointments.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in aviation manufacturing with fostering strong partnerships with Industry Advocate Team (IAT) members.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards within classroom and practices.
• Participates in 20 hours of professional development activities
• Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools and other aids as required or needed
• Performs additional duties as assigned.