Director of Aerospace Technology
 University of Arkansas | |
 United States, Arkansas, North Little Rock | |
 Sep 11, 2025 | |
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Closing Date: 12/31/2025 Type of Position:Faculty (Non-Classified)Workstudy Position: No Job Type:RegularWork Shift: Sponsorship Available: University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations. Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:Oversee the Aerospace Technology Program under the supervision of the Dean of Technical and Professional Studies including day-to-day operations, budgets, scheduling, collaboration with main campus, coordination of student testing, FAA requirements for reporting, records, and visits, faculty support, communication with UA-PTC shared services offices, and teaching as needed to ensure full operations. Teaching may include a variety of aerospace subject areas including, but not limited to, aviation physics, basic electricity, technical math, aircraft engine overhaul, sheet metal, aircraft systems, avionics systems, fuel systems, auxiliary systems, turbine engines, lubrication systems, and propeller systems. Participate in ongoing curriculum development, implementation, assessment and evaluations. Promotes innovative teaching strategies to meet learning objectives as defined by federal aviation regulations. Plans and organizes lesson plans, reference materials, syllabi, technical and other aerospace specific training aids. Maintain professional competence and participate in professional development activities. Hold advisory committee meetings every fall and spring along with career fairs at Aerospace Technology. Performs other related tasks as assigned. Maintains an established schedule. Establish and maintain positive collaborative working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff. Candidates for this position must possess a thorough knowledge of the aerospace field, federal aviation regulations, have a commitment to high academic standards and a dedication to student success. Maintains student folders, advising, and awareness of trends and modernization of similar programs nationally. Attends conferences and actively recruits and markets program with UA-PTC marketing and recruiting offices. Ensure clear communication and collaboration with UA-PTC academic offices for process and procedures. Configure program to ensure opportunities for students to graduate with an AAS. Ensure students are prepared for the A & P licensure exam. Maintain high student success rates through a high-quality program. Collaborate with UA-PTC for non-credit or accelerated training for Air Force and Air Guard members. Adheres to UA-PTC policies and procedures. This is a full-time, on-site, 12-month position. Qualifications:Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)Optional Documents: Recruitment Contact Information: humanresources@uaptc.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender RegistryUniversity of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:Balancing, Climbing, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking Frequent Physical Activity:Balancing, Climbing, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking Occasional Physical Activity:Balancing, Climbing, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking Benefits Eligible:Yes | |