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Instructor program Chair Aerospace Manufacturing Technology job at Nunez Community College in Chalmette LA

Description, duties, responsibilities

This 10-month position oversees all programs in Aerospace Manufacturing Technology. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor for Education Training and Student Success or the appropriate dean the Program Chair is a teaching full-time faculty member in the content area of at least one of the programsover which the Chair supervises. The Program Chair is responsible for the coordination of all degrees awarded in these programs. The Chair provides administrative leadership facilitation and direction to all members of the Chairs program(s) and ensures that those faculty members with expertise and credentials in disciplines other than the Chairs own will provide curricular oversight of their respective academic areas.

Demonstrated Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The ideal candidate must have the ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students employees and our local community one in which every individual feels respected and valued. The Chairperson must demonstrate cultural humility and the ability to work with a college community with diverse academic socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds including those with disabilities and veterans.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelors degree in Aerospace Technology or in a related field; masters degree preferred.
• Experience working in the aerospace field but related manufacturing experience will be considered.
• Aerospace or related field certifications.
• Demonstrated success in training or education.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Advising

• Teach 12 hours each fall and spring semester. Must be able to share knowledge with students related to a combination of space vehicle systems: circuits soldering wire harnesses assembly and routing layouts fasteners fluids engineering drawing comprehension 3D modeling software Orbital Tube Welding Friction Stir Welding large machine shop tools surface coatings adhesives composites hoists cranes and mobile equipment.
• Assist program students with academic advising course selection and career-related advice.
• Keep track of all students in the program and the CTS TD AAS graduates every semester.
• After students graduate work to place them in positions with local industry partners.

Supervisory/Management

• Provide immediate supervision and leadership for faculty adjunct faculty and staff.
• Attend standing training meetings to learn and understand Program Chair expectations and requirements.
• Facilitate and complete required program accreditation and endorsements.
• Work with faculty to ensure programs meet regulatory and/or accrediting body compliance.
• Request needed equipment and supplies for instructional programs. Responsible for setting up equipment in instructional setting and oversight of all equipment used.
• Hands-on lab courses require equipment including PPE tools consumable supplies and raw materials. Communicate with other faculty members in program to order supplies in a timely manner.
• Create hands-on projects to assess student learning.
• Handle hazardous material according to policy.
• Attain needed software licenses and work with IT to provide to students.
• Responsible for ordering program textbooks each semester.
• Review and recommend changes to student course fees.
• Conduct program faculty evaluations.
• Actively participate in interview and selection processes for new full-time and adjunct program faculty.
• Recruit full-time and part-time faculty
• Adhere to operational deadlines published on College Academic Calendar and Administrative Calendar.
• Collaborate with the Nunez Director of STEM and local STEM groups to create a pipeline of future aerospace program students.
• Review NASA opportunities and work with the state SpaceGrant office to involve Nunez with those opportunities.
• Identify sector grants and work with both internal and external partners to apply for them.
• Work with local four-year universities and colleges with engineering or related programs to define the pathway from the Nunez AAS aerospace degree to their BS degrees.
• Continuously analyze DEI metrics and create intentional strategies for targeting under- represented groups

Curriculum Development and Management

• Develop and recommend new courses and programs of study when the need arises.
• Listen to local employers and adjust curriculum as required to meet changing needs.
• Identify and integrate industry-based credentials (IBCs) into the program.
• Review and submit changes of curriculum and courses related to program.
• Work with program faculty other chairs and deans to schedule program-specific courses and consult with other departments and programs on scheduling of shared and related courses.
• Responsible for reviewing college catalog and submitting changes or updates for program.
• Responsible for SACSCOC assessment including program assessments and learning outcomes and other related SACSCOC requirements. Program viability must be evaluated annually using the Program Health Index (PHI) and the assessment process.

Engagement Activities

• Participate in registration and recruiting events.
• Visit local high schools and share information. Attend local events and share about the program.
• Work with communications team to create marketing material for program.
• Actively participate in two College committees per academic year.
• Attend the LCTCS annual conference.
• Manage Program Advisory Board including scheduling meetings creating agendas and selection of board with a minimum of two meetings per academic year.
• Gather local aerospace and advanced manufacturing stakeholders including industry partners economic development organizations other higher education institutions local government representatives and NASA.
• Communicate and work closely with Boeing to run the apprenticeship program and semester tours at Michoud Assembly Facility.
• Track and maintain program-related business and industry partners according to LCTCS guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chancellor Vice Chancellor for Education Training and Student Success or respective dean.

All applications are confidential and references will not be contacted without the expressed authorization of the applicant.

It is the policy of Nunez Community College not to discriminate based on sex creed color race sexual orientation age national origin or disability in its educational programs activities or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments and other Federal and State anti- discrimination laws.

Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for review.

ADA and EOE

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