Big Bend Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity anomg professional staff. We strongly encourage members of protected groups to apply for this position.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Big Bend Community College is a small rural community college located in the sunny, central part of Washington State, and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Big Bend Community College serves over 5,000 students annually, with an annualized FTE of approximately 2,100, in a 4,600-square-mile service district including 15 communities in Grant and Adams Counties and the Odessa School District in Lincoln County with on-site, online instruction, and interactive classrooms.
The Aviation department has 5.5 faculty and a fleet of 26 aircraft. The department has been training aviation professionals since 1965 and has an excellent reputation for training career pilots to the highest skill standards.
Our college seeks faculty who can emphasize the academic success of their students, and who love to teach. We particularly welcome those who will be active participants in our small but thriving college community.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specifically these duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
• Provide on-campus lecture, lab and instruction in aviation theory. Teaching assignments are determined by college needs and/or the individual’s background and experience and may include day and evening/night classes.
• To be a contributing team member of the Big Bend Community College faculty, and to help build and maintain a quality aviation training program at Big Bend Community College.
• Conduct hands-on instruction for Commercial Pilot students including instrument, instructor, and related ground school classes. Teaching will be conducted in a traditional college classroom setting, simulators, and in airplanes.
• Maintain the integrity of the instructional sequence in the Commercial Pilot program. Work closely with other aviation instructor to maintain a coordinated instructional program.
• Develop and maintain competence in current aviation and educational technologies.
• Implement a current professional development plan.
• Be responsible for normal care of facilities, equipment, and supplies used for training.
• Assist in student advising and scheduling of student programs.
• Assist with normal non-flying flight line activities, including student flight recordkeeping.
• Support students’ academic success by maintaining regular office hours, advising students and providing service to students with special needs.
• Assist with program recruitment, including traveling to high schools, career fairs, and air shows.
• Evaluate, develop, or modify curriculum to reflect current standards of aviation.
• Participate as an active member of working committees dealing with instruction, college-wide and department assessment, student matters, and/or college related concerns.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and be a contributing member of the campus community; maintain positive and effective communications with students, faculty, administration and staff.
• Work effectively with industry leaders in both management and labor.
• Foster a flexible, healthy learning environment with respect for student diversity.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development.
• Other duties as assigned in consultation with Dean.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
At the time of application, all applicants must possess the following certifications, ratings and minimum experiences:
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• U.S. Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher
(a) Single and Multi-engine land (indicate dates of first issue)
(b) Instrument Airplane
(c) High-performance endorsement unless logged high-performance flight time as P.I.C. in a high performance airplane prior to August 4, 1997
(d) Complex endorsement unless logged flight time as P.I.C. in a complex airplane prior to August 4, 1997
(e) Meet the recent flight experience requirements of 61.56 and 61.57 to carry passengers and hold the minimum required instrument experience listed in 61.57 (c) or completed an instrument proficiency check within the last six months
• Current Flight Instructor Certificate
(a) Single engine and multi-engine (indicate dates of first issue)
(b) Instrument Airplane
• FAA Medical Certificate
(a) Current (indicate date of current issue)
(b) No restrictions that would prevent performance of flight duties assigned by the College or performance of normal non-flying flight line activities
• One year actively employed as a full-time flight instructor in a FAA part 141 flight school
• Three years actively employed as a full-time pilot or flight instructor within the last five years
• 3000 + total flight hours experience as "pilot in command"
• 1000 hours of dual flight instruction given as a flight instructor
• 100 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions
• Other requirements:
(a) Finalists will be required to satisfactorily complete an evaluation/standardization check flight with the college's chief pilot
(b) Applicants must provide an authorized release permitting the college's chief pilot to examine the applicant’s FAA Accident/incident file. (This authorization is needed prior to the interview as it takes about a week for the FAA to process the request)
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Prior experience in the following aircraft: Sport, Sundowner, Bonanza F-33A, Travel Air, Cessna 180 floatplane, Piper Warrior III, Citabria, and Frasca 141 and Frasca 142 simulators
• Multi-Engine Instructor MEI
• Tail-wheel endorsement unless logged flight time as P.I.C. in a tail-wheel airplane prior to April 15, 1991
• Experience with KLN90B’s, Avidyne Entegra PFD, Garmin 430's
• Excellent computer skills, including experience using technology in the classroom
• International flight experience
• Meteorology teaching experience or aviation meteorology background
• Prior experience in turbo-prop aircraft
• Prior experience in jet aircraft
• Prior experience in aircraft capable of flight over 25,000 feet
• Prior recruitment experience
• High altitude endorsement or meet 61.31 (g)
• Demonstrated bicultural experience
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit all of the following application materials:
• Completed and signed BBCC employment application form.
• Cover letter that specifically addresses how the candidate meets the minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Resume.
• Copies of college transcripts of all collegiate work completed or in progress (upon contract offer, official transcripts will need to be submitted).
• Copies of all professional licenses and/or applicable certificates including FAA Medical Certificate, Flight Instructor Certificate, US Commercial Pilot Certificate and all other endorsements.
• Complete and sign the Authorization to Release Information regarding FAA.
• Two current letters of recommendation or a recent placement file containing at least two current letters of recommendation. All letters must have been written within the last year, be signed and dated, and be from a person having firsthand knowledge of the applicant’s professional qualifications. Letters should address how the applicant’s qualifications and experience relate to the position.
Incomplete application packets will not be forwarded for consideration by the Screening Committee
Application materials must be picked up from the BBCC Human Resources Office or downloaded from our web site (*see instructions below). All application materials must be received in the college Human Resources Office. Application materials can be faxed or e-mailed to the Human Resources Office if followed up by the hard copy in the mail. All application materials become the property of BBCC and will not be returned or photocopied.
*The BBCC Employment Application and Information for Federal and State Reporting Purposes Form may be downloaded from the BBCC website http://www.bigbend.edu. Click on Job Opportunities, click on the Employment Application and then go back and click on Information for Federal and State Reporting Purposes Form.
For further information, contact the BBCC Human Resources Office, Building 1400, 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837-3299, 509.793.2008 or e-mail: hroffice@bigbend.edu. Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
SPECIAL NOTES:
A stipend may be offered to out-of-state candidates selected for an interview.
Big Bend Community College hires only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States, and, if hired, requires written proof and verification of legal work status.
Big Bend Community College is a smoke-free agency in accordance with state law.
Big Bend Community College provides a drug-free, healthful, safe and secure work environment in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible when the need is identified in advance.
Big Bend Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, physical, mental or sensory disability, veteran status or genetic information in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment non-discrimination policies: Kim Garza, Vice President of Human Resources and Labor/Affirmative Action Officer, Big Bend Community College, Human Resource Office, 7662 Chanute St NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509.793.2010.
If it is necessary to correct or modify this announcement, changes will be posted at the Big Bend Community College Human Resources Office and the WorkSource Moses Lake Office (Employment Security).
Employment will be contingent upon favorable background check.
SALARY:
The starting salary will be determined by placement on the BBCC salary index matrix (S.I.M.). The base salary shall be $43,343 with the opportunity of a higher placement on the matrix based on formal verification of relevant experience, credentials and/or degrees from accredited institutions. The contract is for 173 days as outlined in the Negotiated Agreement.
BENEFITS:
Big Bend Community College provides a robust benefits package. The benefits, programs, and services offered are a sizable amount of an employee’s overall compensation and an important factor in encouraging a healthy work-life balance. Our package includes health, vision, and dental insurance for the employee and dependents; life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, all provided over 12 months; ten days of sick leave are earned every academic year. Participation in a defined contribution retirement plan is mandatory with both employee and employer contributions.
Open until filled. First review of applications will begin May 16, 2014 at 12:00noon. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so your prompt response is encouraged.
Job announcement and application form can be found by visitinghttp://information.bigbend.edu/administ ... ening.aspx .
Please contact our Human Resources Office for additional information.
hroffice@bigbend.edu
509.793.2008
509.762.6355 FAX
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