Term Assistant Professor of Aviation Maintenance Technology - UAF Community and Technical College

Term Assistant Professor of Aviation Maintenance Technology - UAF Community and Technical College

  • 532365
  • Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
  • Faculty Full-time
  • On Campus
  • UNAC Grade 30
  • UAF Community and Technical College

UAF Community and Technical College (UAF CTC) is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Term Assistant Professor of Aviation Maintenance Technology to join our dynamic Aviation program. The ideal candidate will bring their knowledge of Alaskan commercial aviation, familiarity with rural Alaska, and their ability to effectively communicate with students from diverse cultures and learning styles as they teach and prepare Alaskans for Alaska's jobs.

This is a full-time, 9-month, term faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. Since the UAF CTC Aviation program operates year round, full-time program faculty may be offered additional teaching opportunities during the summer months as well.

To thrive in this position, candidates will utilize their experience working on a variety of aircraft in a commercial aviation setting and their theoretical and practical knowledge of maintenance and repairs of certified aircraft under the 14 CFRs to prepare students for work within our communities. It is essential that they possess strong communication and presentation skills as well as intermediate to advanced computer competency. The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to maintain safety in program delivery and in the aviation facility on a daily basis. The ability to collaborate across the aviation program and to work effectively with the Federal Aviation Administration and other entities within the aviation community are also critical to succeed in this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 or more years’ experience maintaining traditional, manned aircraft under the 14 CFRs.
• Experience with 14 CFR 147 schools (as a student or employee).
• Experience under the Federal Aviation Regulations in maintaining a variety (types and categories) of certified aircraft in a wide variety of subject areas.
• Current (as defined in 14 CFR 65.83) FAA Mechanic's Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Eligible for inspection authorization under 14 CFR 65.91.

Position Details:

This position is located at the UAF Community and Technical College in Fairbanks. This is a full-time, 9-month, term faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave/faculty time off, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience.

To complete your application please attach the following:

  • Resume or Vita
  • Cover letter detailing qualifications for this position
  • Three (3) professional references to include the name, professional relationship, email address and contact phone number

Finalists should be prepared to present a demonstration of teaching.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dianna James, CTC Director of Administrative Services at drjames3@alaska.edu or 907-455-2863.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.


This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/ 


This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion. 


The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu. 


The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. 


The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. 


Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. 


All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.

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