Part-Time Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor

Gavilan College

Salary: See Position Description

Location: San Martin Aviation Site

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: 202400012

Department: Aviation Airframe

Closing: 12/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit: GCFA

Definition

PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR
(PART-TIME NOT TO EXCEED 67% OF A FULL-TIME LOAD)
Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
Starting Salary Range: $74.69 - $100.11*
*Salary placement determined by documented education and experience
Pay Per One (1) Credit Semester Lecture Unit

THE POSITION:

Are you interested in creating an exceptional educational environment for students who are part of a dynamic, inclusive community? If you see yourself as an educator who empowers students of diverse backgrounds to reach their potential, we invite you to apply for this position. At Gavilan College, we welcome your commitment to fostering a learning environment where resources are devoted to developing opportunities for students to break barriers and thrive as scholars and community members.

This position requires development and review of curriculum, as well as, assessment of student learning.
The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening, or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format.
The assignments are based on departmental need on a semester-by-semester basis.
This position is represented by the Gavilan College Faculty Association.

Distinguishing Characteristics

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate for this position is an equity-minded individual who understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices both in and out of the classroom. Gavilan strives to attract candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and who are able to reframe inequities as a problem of practice. In addition, the ideal candidate is able to demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching practices, effective cross-disciplinary and cross campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, and purposeful service to the community. The ideal candidate will embrace the role of an educator who is continually learning anti-racist pedagogy and adapting to the needs of a diverse student population.

Essential Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students' work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.
Maintain accurate class and other records required by the district.
Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports.
Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.
Maintain office hours each week, as per the collective bargaining agreement.
Observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District.
Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course.
Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members' area of expertise.
Maintain an effective classroom environment and workspace.
Work cooperatively within the college community.
Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of everyone.
Perform other instructional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience

Any bachelor's degree and two years of experience, or any associate's degree and six years of experience.
Must possess and maintain FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.

NON-DISCRIMINATION: Gavilan College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/Title IX/Employer of Disabled, committed to hiring a diverse staff. All qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or marital status are encouraged to apply. If you have a verifiable disability and require accommodation to complete an application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (408) 852-2823

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It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications will be rejected if incomplete.

Please be aware, the District does not reimburse for expenses related to the recruitment process.

All applicants for faculty and academic administrators must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, published by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions. Applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency by submitting the Supplemental Application for Equivalency. (Download PDF reader)

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS

For positions requiring a degree, all foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Note: Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S.

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Part-Time Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor

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