at WSU Tech in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Description
At WSU Tech, we are dedicated to promoting quality higher 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 values-based culture and strive towards our behaviors in everything we do.
Overview / Job Summary:
The Adjunct Faculty Instructor provides subject matter expertise. Additional responsibility to teach courses, adhering to lesson plans, meeting course objectives, beginning and ending courses on time as scheduled and adhering to academic faculty ethical and professional behaviors.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary, but are not limited to:
- Manages and supervises students in all assigned classroom and laboratory activities to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
- Keeps students informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
- Develops, revises, and/or recommends curriculum changes which meet the objectives of the course/program and improve student learning.
- Ensures that each program/class meets the WSU Tech Course Standard, includes all appropriate curricular components, utilizes effective teaching methods/practices (pedagogy) and reflects current field practices.
- Teaches and maintains an effective learning environment regardless of instructional modality.
Requirements
Education:
- Associate Degree or higher, preferred.
Preferred Experience & Skills:
- A minimum of 3 year’s full time (or full time equivalent) current progressive work experience in aviation maintenance required.
- Qualifications required for mandatory program accreditation.
- Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate, required.
- Extensive experience with the following preferred:
- FAA/FAR Part 147 requirements
- General Aviation Maintenance
- Previous teaching or training experience in adult education preferred, with pre-planning course work.
