$38.58 - $82.08 per hour based on workload category.
Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) District Equity Statement 
 
CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience.
Spokane Community College (SCC) seeks qualified candidates for an Integrated Basic Education & Skills Training (I-BEST) adjunct instructor. Through team teaching, this position is responsible to basic skills instruction to adult learners in the Aviation Maintenance Technology program.
Spokane Community College (SCC) is a beautiful campus located in the inland Pacific Northwest, on the ancestral home of the Spokane Tribe, near the Spokane River. Our campus is not far from the urban center of Spokane, a mid-sized city with a high quality of life and quick access to the outdoors. See our website for more information about living and working in Spokane.
 
 SCC is one of two accredited community colleges that comprise the Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS). Serving about 15,000 students, SCC endeavors to be an educational leader and a responsive partner with the community and region, offering access to relevant programs of the highest quality. We offer state-of-the-art career technical programs (approximately 50% of total enrollment) as well as liberal arts/transfer programs (about 25%) and basic education for adults (about 25%), In addition to serving the urban and suburban population in greater Spokane, CCS provides educational services to rural communities throughout a 12,302 square mile region in Eastern Washington. This region includes all of Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties as well as portions of Lincoln County.
 
SCC’s mission is to provide all students with an excellent education that transforms lives and expands their opportunities.
 
Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.
The Community Colleges of Spokane is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Aviation Maintenance Instructor in the SCC Aviation Mechanic Division. 
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Team teach with Aviation Maintenance instructors 
• Responsible for preparing and teaching basic skills through contextualization in the Aviation Maintenance content areas; (writing, math, and college readiness skills). 
• Plan with co-teacher classroom management, attendance policies, homework, and test policies.
• Provide syllabus for class.
• Follow up with students when absent. 
• Provide timely feedback and support to students.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Proctor CASAS and/or other required assessments.
• Complete required ABE paperwork.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Current Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certificates.
• Reciprocating engine ignition systems experience, including 500-hour inspections on Slick and Bendix magnetos, and troubleshooting.
• Reciprocating engine fuel metering systems, including float carburetors and TCM fuel injection systems setup and troubleshooting.
• Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.
• A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals and objectives of CCS.
• The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution, community and technical college system.
• A demonstrated understanding and value for the contributions that a diverse workforce can make to the success of the organization and the students we serve.
• A combination of training and work experience or teaching in Aviation Maintenance, as evidenced through documented records of training programs completed, plus either:
  • Three years’ of relevant work experience in the field of Aviation Maintenance, or
  • Three years of relevant and recent teaching experience in Aviation Maintenance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES:

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of a learning management systems such as CANVAS
• An earned Associate’s degree in Aviation Maintenance or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Five years of recent experience in Aviation Maintenance.
• Relevant teaching experience
• Turbine engine fuel systems experience
• Engine EGT and CHT instruments and related test equipment experience
• Transport category maintenance experience
• FAA Inspection Authorization Avionics/electronics experience
• Private Pilot Certificate

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is an adjunct (part-time) position. Compensation will be pro-rated according to the amount of workload assigned. CCS reserves the right to cancel this recruitment without notice. Academic employees are represented by the Association of Higher Education (AHE), which is affiliated with NEA and WEA. Membership is optional.

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Community Colleges of Spokane maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• CCS online application. *
• Cover letter addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position. *
• Resume. *
• References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. *
• College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application, official copies must be submitted upon acceptance of job offer.

NOTE: All of the above are required to ensure your consideration for this position. The item(s) marked with an asterisk are required attachments to your application prior to submission. 
 
If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu 
Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with disability, genetic information or any other legally protected category.
 
Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access and Title IX or ADA to:

Amy McCoy | Chief Compliance Officer
Title IX and ADA Coordinator
Community Colleges of Spokane
2917 W. Whistalks Way, MS 3027
Spokane, WA. 99224-5288
ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu509-279-6012 
Direct all inquiries regarding equal opportunity compliance and/or grievances to:

Greg Stevens | Chief Strategy and Administration Officer
Community Colleges of Spokane
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040 
Native Land Acknowledgement
We are honored to acknowledge that the Community Colleges of Spokane, and our main campuses for Spokane Falls and Spokane Community College, are located on the traditional and sacred homelands of the Spokane Tribe. We also provide services in a region that includes the traditional and sacred homelands of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Kalispel Tribe and Nez Perce Tribe.
 
We pay our respect to tribal elders both past and present as well as to all Indigenous people today. This land holds their cultural DNA, and we are honored and grateful to be here on their traditional lands. We give thanks to the legacy of the original people and their descendants and pledge to honor their stewardship and values.