Job descriptionFaculty, Aircraft Maintenance Technology - AvionicsIvany Campus/Aviation InstituteDartmouth, Nova ScotiaSchool of Trades and TransportationContinuing Full-time Position: Commencing approximately December 1, 2025Application deadline is 11:59pm, November 20, 2025Competition No. 2526-268The salary scale for NSCC Faculty is based on steps that range from $78,771.88 - $104,267.58. New Faculty may receive up to a maximum of five steps for relevant occupational experience and may receive up to an additional four steps for full-time equivalent years of instructional experience (instructional experience is defined as teaching post-secondary). The maximum a new Faculty can expect to receive is nine steps or $97,388.02. Responsibilities As a member of the School of Trades and Transportation faculty team, you will:Provide theoretical and practical instruction in the Aviation Institute AMT (Aircraft Maintenance Technology - avionics) program. Courses may also include delivery in mechanical and structures programs.Coordinate aviation hangar and lab operations by setting up/taking down and maintaining the organization of the hangar and labs and its materials, equipment, and inventory.With faculty or independently, you will support preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices in the lab, hangar and classroom.Collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners. This will include preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies such as Learning Management Systems (e.g., Brightspace) and classroom technology.Ensure health and safety practices and procedures are followed in your classroom, shops, and labs.Maintain currency with the latest industry practices relevant to your program and to continually develop your understanding of 21st century teaching and learning practices. This position may involve different delivery modalities (e.g., in-class, online, blended online/in-class), off-site instruction and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings.Related duties include but are not limited to academic and career advisement, participating on committees, program marketing, curriculum revision/development through collaborative practice within faculty working groups, supporting, and monitoring work placements, liaising with business and industry, representing the College as required and upholding NSCC policies and procedures. Other related duties will include monitoring, replenishing, and organizing hangar and lab supplies and equipment and assisting with hangar and lab orientation when required. Qualifications Qualifications and Occupational Experience:The minimum educational qualification for this position is a valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License "E" rating. An individual with a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License (M1 & M2) that previously held an "E" rating is also acceptable.You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in Avionics. NOTE: Two years of your training will be counted towards the educational requirements and cannot be included as part of your occupational experience.You have excellent knowledge of aircraft avionics systems including but not limited to communications, navigation, data management, instruments and electrical power distribution systems.Experience in the following areas will be considered an asset: Avionics shop, analogue and digital electronics, and small aircraft maintenance.You have a clear understanding of Manufacturer's and Regulatory Documentation (CARS 566), including SRM, Service Bulletins, Engineering Drawings, etc.You have demonstrated experience liaising with business and industry in your field.You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and email.You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in support of an exceptional student experience, including multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will engage students in online and blended learning.Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults.Occupational experience that includes experience in providing performance feedback will be considered an asset.You have knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices.You are comfortable using multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will serve to engage students in online and blended learning capacities. The ability to teach effectively in an online/blended environment which includes building knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of courses delivered whole or in part online, using a course management system to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students will be an important factor in your success. Candidates who do not have previous online/blended teaching experience must be open to and willing to participate in training for this delivery model.Relevant Skills and Knowledge:You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racismYou possess excellent presentation skills and can facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiencesYou are known for your superior interpersonal skills and can manage interpersonal relationships and issues effectivelyYour superb team building skills will enable you to develop a positive classroom dynamic and productive collegial relationshipsYour commitment to excellence, to life-long learning and to community involvement make you an ideal candidate for Faculty at NSCC About Nova Scotia Community College We value Diversity and InclusionThe College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.NSCC is organized into five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning CentreNorthern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning CentreMetro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT CampusSouthwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning CentreValley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)Stand-Alone Campuses:Ivany CampusSydney Waterfront CampuseCampusAll NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link. Other Information As a condition of employment, Faculty at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status, all probationary, full or part-time Faculty of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Faculty whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist, at jaclynn.kelly@nscc.ca. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: Employee Workplace Accommodations Policy | NSCCUnfortunately, we can not accept late or paper applications.
