Part-Time Faculty - Drone Pilot: Engineering Technology
Blinn College
Posting Details
The instructor is expected to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and assist in creating, maintaining and sharing an outline/syllabus for the course. Essential Duties • The instructor is expected to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and assist in creating, maintaining and sharing an outline/syllabus for the course(s).
•The instructor must effectively demonstrate course content and knowledge of related activities.
•The instructor will assist in compiling the class supply list needed by the students and instructor for the completion of the classes related to Small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) flight training and FAA Part 107 test prep.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and
instructional excellence.
• Maintain access to students through posted office hours and electronic
communication.
• Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilize
a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Evaluate student performance through a variety of means to measure progress while informing students in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
• Provide recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean,
Program Coordinator, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Provide information requested of all faculty.
• Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
• Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
• Possess a passion for teaching community college students.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and orally.
• Attend college orientation and required institutional meetings.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned. Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Associate’s degree or higher in related teaching field. A current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification At least 3 years of non-teaching work experience in the field Knowledge and skills including: flight controls, aerodynamics, thorough understanding of the National Airspace System (NAS), aviation weather, aviation safety, ethical airmanship, FAA Registration, and community-based safety guidelines. Effective oral and written communication skills
Preferred Experience and Training Minimum of 50 hours of logged Commercial flight time as Pilot In Command (PIC) under Part 107 One or more years of experience in sUAS training Curriculum design in an adult learning environment Additional FAA certificates and/or ratings that would lead to the competencies required for the successful performance of the position’s essential duties
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, bend, push and pull.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Degree, License or Certifications As required by THECB and SACSCOC specifications for faculty teaching CE, credit certificate or associate degree courses NOT designed to transfer to a baccalaureate degree (WECM).
Current FAA Remote Pilot Certificate as outlined in Part 107. Special Notes To Applicants This is a perpetual job posting. Applications are accepted at any time; however, a position may or may not be currently available.
Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered
incomplete and may not be reviewed.
Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application.
Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College (c/o Dean, Engineering, Computing Technology, and Innovation
(ECTI), 902 College Ave, Brenham, TX 77833). Additionally, transcripts may be sent
electronically to mhibbs@blinn.edu.
All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from
a certified agency.
Names and means of contact (email address or telephone number) of three
references must be included in resume or CV.
A short teaching demonstration will be required if the applicant is selected
for interview. Credentials The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/11906 Supplemental Questions
VEVRRA Federal Contractor – Priority referral protected veterans requested.
Position Information Requisition Number 2024025F Position Title Part-Time Faculty - Drone Pilot: Engineering Technology Salary Range per part-time faculty salary schedule DBM Rating N/A Job Type Part Time Job Category Faculty Anticipated Start Date 03/17/2025 Campus Brenham, RELLIS, Waller Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Status Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours various with class offerings Position Summary Information Objective Instruction in the following topic areas: Small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) flight training, test prep, and other courses related to FAA Part 107 or sUAS systems.The instructor is expected to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and assist in creating, maintaining and sharing an outline/syllabus for the course. Essential Duties • The instructor is expected to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and assist in creating, maintaining and sharing an outline/syllabus for the course(s).
•The instructor must effectively demonstrate course content and knowledge of related activities.
•The instructor will assist in compiling the class supply list needed by the students and instructor for the completion of the classes related to Small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) flight training and FAA Part 107 test prep.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and
instructional excellence.
• Maintain access to students through posted office hours and electronic
communication.
• Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilize
a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Evaluate student performance through a variety of means to measure progress while informing students in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
• Provide recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean,
Program Coordinator, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Provide information requested of all faculty.
• Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
• Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
• Possess a passion for teaching community college students.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and orally.
• Attend college orientation and required institutional meetings.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned. Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Associate’s degree or higher in related teaching field. A current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification At least 3 years of non-teaching work experience in the field Knowledge and skills including: flight controls, aerodynamics, thorough understanding of the National Airspace System (NAS), aviation weather, aviation safety, ethical airmanship, FAA Registration, and community-based safety guidelines. Effective oral and written communication skills
Preferred Experience and Training Minimum of 50 hours of logged Commercial flight time as Pilot In Command (PIC) under Part 107 One or more years of experience in sUAS training Curriculum design in an adult learning environment Additional FAA certificates and/or ratings that would lead to the competencies required for the successful performance of the position’s essential duties
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, bend, push and pull.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Degree, License or Certifications As required by THECB and SACSCOC specifications for faculty teaching CE, credit certificate or associate degree courses NOT designed to transfer to a baccalaureate degree (WECM).
Current FAA Remote Pilot Certificate as outlined in Part 107. Special Notes To Applicants This is a perpetual job posting. Applications are accepted at any time; however, a position may or may not be currently available.
Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered
incomplete and may not be reviewed.
Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application.
Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College (c/o Dean, Engineering, Computing Technology, and Innovation
(ECTI), 902 College Ave, Brenham, TX 77833). Additionally, transcripts may be sent
electronically to mhibbs@blinn.edu.
All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from
a certified agency.
Names and means of contact (email address or telephone number) of three
references must be included in resume or CV.
A short teaching demonstration will be required if the applicant is selected
for interview. Credentials The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/11906 Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or higher and 3 years of related work experience? Yes No * Do you have college or secondary teaching experience? Yes. College experience, 1-3 years. Yes. College experience, more than three years. Yes. Secondary experience, 1-3 years. Yes. Secondary experience, more than 3 years I have no teaching experience. * How many years of non-teaching work experience in the field do you have?(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your non-teaching industry work experience related to this position.(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Advertisement (specify in next question below) Blinn Website Blinn Employee Internet Site (specify in next question below) Indeed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium TACC - Texas Association of Community Colleges Other (specify in next question below) If in the previous question you selected "Advertisement", "Internet Site", or "Other", please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.(Open Ended Question)
* Please choose all that apply below. If you answer yes to any, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section. For definition of claiming military employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf) Yes, I am a veteran, including a veteran with a disability. Yes, I am a veteran's spouse who has not remarried. Yes, I am the spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty. Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty. Yes, I am a veteran who received a dishonorable discharge from the military because I refused the COVID vaccine. Yes, I am claiming military employment preference. No, to all the above. * To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status. Yes, I will now or in the future need H-1B visa sponsorship No, I will not need sponsorship now or in the future for an H-1B visa * If selected for the position, I am aware and accept the responsibility to present to the Division Dean original, official documents of all my educational work prior to receiving a class assignment. Yes No * Are you currently teaching for another higher education institution? If so, please list the institutions in which you are currently employed.(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Teaching Philosophy License Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript Optional Documents Curriculum Vitae Unofficial Graduate Transcript 1 Portfolio/Work Sample Other Document 1 Unofficial Graduate Transcript 2 DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference) DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse) Unofficial Other Transcripts 1 Other Document 2
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