Assistant Professor of Aviation Maintenance Technology

Position Description

Assistant Professor of Aviation Maintenance Technology The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT). AMT faculty teach a variety of courses leading to FAA certification, including but not limited to electrical systems, hydraulics, and aerodynamics, to a wide range of students who are eager to learn their new trade and get out into the industry. Come and teach the next generation of Aviation Technicians at UAA! The Community and Technical College (CTC) is a major center for development and delivery of professional, career and technical, community, and continuing education programs. To thrive in this position, candidates should be flexible, willing to learn, and able to collaborate not only within AMT but across all of Aviation. Maintaining current technical knowledge is also essential. Preference will be given to candidates who have strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and cooperation skills; who have experience with curriculum development, including FAR 147 curriculum requirements and development and delivery; who hold a current Inspection Authorization; who possess specialized field experience and/or education in areas such as NDI, composites, electronics, structural repair, etc.; and who demonstrate competence with computer hardware, commonly used software programs (such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications), and internet resources relevant to aviation and education. A Master's Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Management, Engineering, Education or an appropriate related discipline A Baccalaureate Degree in an appropriate related discipline and two semesters (18 credits) of programmatic graduate study in an appropriate discipline A Baccalaureate Degree in an appropriate related discipline and five years of successful teaching and service in an appropriate FAA approved institution and professional aviation maintenance/leadership experience with advanced certification (i.e. IA, DME, NDI, or other appropriate industry certification).