Adjunct Faculty - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Adjunct faculty may be assigned a maximum workload of 24 contact hours or equivalent per academic year (i.e., fall and spring semesters). Classes within the program are offered in daytime, evening, and/or online modalities based on student demand. 

Job Description: 

Deliver course content that aligns with the college’s curriculum standards and student learning outcomes.

Develop course syllabi, assignments, and assessments that reflect current industry practices and ensure course outcomes are met.

Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment that accommodates diverse learning styles and promotes student success.

Use technology and other resources to enhance course delivery and student engagement, including online, hybrid, or face-to-face modalities.

Maintain accurate records of student’s progress and grades.

Must adhere to mid-term verification and final grade posting deadlines.

Adhere to institutional policies and procedures, including those related to academic integrity and accessibility.

Course(s) to be taught: 

Applicant pool will be considered to teach one or more of the following courses based on qualifications:

• Aircraft Blueprint Reading – AVM 101
• Aircraft Propellers – AVM 130
• Aviation Physics – AVM 155
• Materials and Processes – AVM 160
• Aviation Safety, Rules and Regulations – AVM 201
• Weight and Balance – AVM 209
• Alternate Structures – AVM 215
• Engine Electrical Systems – AVM 219
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power – AVM 220
• Airframe Inspection – AVM 223
• Engine Air Flow Systems – AVM 225
• Atmospheric Controls – AVM 227
• Reciprocating Engine Overhaul – AVM 229
• Engine Support Systems – AVM 235
• Engine Fuel Metering and Operation – AVM 237
• Turbine Engines – AVM 245

 

Education Requirements: 

A valid FAA-issued Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.

Experience Requirements: 

The equivalent of one (1) year’s full-time, non-teaching work experience (2000 hrs.) in the field.

Preferred Experience: 

Exceptional applicants will meet one or more of the following preferred qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in aviation management or related discipline.
• The equivalent of five (5) years’ experience in the aviation maintenance industry.

We are Harper College…the college in your community. The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago. Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer