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Instructor of Avionics

Northeast State Community College

Job Description

Instructor of Avionics

Full Job Description

Northeast State Community College is an open?access, public, comprehensive community college that advances lifelong learning and strengthens the economic and social/cultural aspects of the community. To facilitate teaching, learning, service, and student success, the College provides innovative, high?quality, and relevant associate, certificate, and career?focused educational programs and services. We’re nestled in the beautiful Northeast region of Tennessee, in the middle of the Tri-Cities.

We offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, pharmacy, life insurance, EAP services, flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, long-term disability, retirement, 401k, paid holidays, annual/personal leave, sick leave, educational assistance programs, and so much more!

Respect - We value respect and provide an environment of inclusiveness, cooperation, and diversity.

Responsibility - We value responsibility and promote integrity, accountability, and excellence in teaching, learning, and services.

Responsiveness - We value responsiveness and facilitate personal, professional, and economic growth.
We are currently seeking a talented individual to join the Northeast State Community College team as an Instructor of Avionics.


Position Summary

Reporting to the Aviation Department Head, the Avionics Instructor will conduct courses in support aviation instrumentation, checkout, repair, and removal and replacement of aircraft instrumentation components.


Requirements of the Position

Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate degree or higher in Aviation, Aerospace, or related industrial field from an accredited institution
  • Five (5) years’ experience in installation, repair, and operation of avionics
  • Five (5) years’ experience in the operation of electronic checkout and testing equipment
  • Five (5) years’ experience as an aviation maintenance instructor (on the job or in an education environment)
  • J-STD-001 Soldering Certification
  • FCC General Telephone Operator License

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aviation/Electronics related field from an accredited institution
  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
  • Professional work experience in an education environment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Technology Skills: MS Office skills, Word, Excel, Outlook; videoconferencing software; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems
Time-management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects
Ability to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships with faculty, staff, and students


Specific Role & Responsibilities
  • Complete all required reports such as attendance and grade submissions.
  • Complete annual performance review and maintain related records.
  • Teach assigned courses via on ground, online, hybrid or web-enhanced modalities.
  • Teach evening, weekend, off-campus, dual enrollment and distance-based courses as required.
  • Develop curriculum, evaluate and review departmental courses.
  • Promote communication with transfer institutions, professional associations, and other external constituents to support student success.
  • Evaluate and monitor progress to achieve individual and unit goals and objectives.
  • Effective interaction with diverse stakeholders.

Routine Instructional Objectives
  • Teach an average of 15 equated hours per semester during day or evening; on/off campus.
  • Devote a minimum of 37.5 hours per week to the institution, maintain appropriate office hours as determined by the college officials, and bring the attention of the appropriate dean any commitments which might affect effectiveness.
  • Generate a minimum of 300 student credit hours per semester.
  • Assist the dean in the development of departmental schedule of classes.
  • Recommend adoption of course textbooks in collaboration with other professional staff members in the department.
  • Assist with the implementation of departmental exams and standardized tests when such use is deemed feasible and beneficial.
  • Participate in faculty development activities to improve professional effectiveness.
  • Participate in evaluation of instruction via peer, student, and self-evaluations.
  • Provide copies to dean of syllabi and final examinations of courses taught.
  • Supervise laboratory and other instructional activities in a conscientious and professional manner.
  • Meet all classes promptly as scheduled with any deviation being filled promptly and accurately through the appropriate channels.
  • Assume responsibility for giving examinations and all other types of evaluations necessary to determine student level of performance and understanding.
  • Collaborate with Library personnel in the selection development, and distribution of resource materials used by the faculty member’s department.
  • Respond in a timely fashion to deadlines.
  • Cooperate with other areas of the college in order to provide an effective educational program.
Routine Curriculum Objectives
  • Develop and recommend to the dean new courses and programs of study when the need arises.
  • Recommend modification or discontinuance of courses or programs of study, if appropriate.
  • Assist the Advising Resource Center by advising students regarding issues related to the department/division.
Routine Administrative Support
  • Assist in the preparation of budget request each fiscal year.
  • Originate and recommend requisitions for purchase of supplies and equipment and other uses of appropriate budgetary funds for the instructional program.
  • Originate requests for professional travel in support of personal faculty development.
  • Assume responsibility for all equipment assigned to the faculty member or others under his/her supervision.
  • Recommend to the dean needs for custodial care and maintenance of physical facilities in support of instructional work or study.
  • Assist in the preparation of proposals for special, federal, state, and private projects and grants.
  • Attend all divisional faculty meetings and participate in the discussion of academic issues during these meetings.
  • Complete requested assignments.
  • Attend all officially called assemblies or faculty meetings.
  • Provide academic advisement for students.
  • Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
  • Assist in marketing/recruiting activities.
  • Participate and expedite the process of faculty evaluation following established procedures.
  • Serve on committees as appointed.
  • Perform all other duties as may be assigned.
  • Other objectives of a problem solving, innovative, professional growth, or community service nature are generally identified and agreed upon by a faculty member and appropriate dean in support of institution or divisional goals.
See our General Employee Responsibilities here

Additional Notes

Local travel may be required between multiple college campuses as well as to high schools in the Northeast State service area.
This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment contingent upon grant funding.

Position is advertise to fill beginning with the Spring 2023 semester.


Compensation: $38,214 - $47,767 annual salary dependent on education and experience.
Contract Type: Other, Full-Time Regular, Grant-Funded (GIVE Grant 2.0)
Location of Position: Northeast State,
2425 Highway 75
Blountville, Tennessee, 37617
United States

Open Until Filled: No
Application Deadline: October 17, 2022, 6:00 PM Eastern Time

Required Documents: To be considered for a position with Northeast State, the following documents are required: cover letter, resume/vitae, and unofficial transcripts. You will also be required to provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State, you must create an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

Requisition Number: req8341

Northeast State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

Linda W. Calvert
Vice President for Administration & Grant Development
AffAct@NortheastState.edu
P. O. Box 246
Blountville, TN 37617-0246
423.323.0222

The Northeast State Community College policy on nondiscrimination can be found at https://apps.northeaststate.edu/ie/policymanual/pol.asp?p=254.

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