Job Title: Professor –Aircraft Maintenance

Department: School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology

Location: Aviation Campus – North Bay, ON

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

As a national leader in aviation maintenance education, the School of Aviation and Aerospace delivers Transport Canada approved programs and is committed to developing skills, safety-conscious, and job-ready Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs).

Canadore College’s School of Aviation Technology is seeking a full time faculty member to support the delivery of Transport Canada-approved Aircraft Maintenance programs. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in AME-M (Mechanical) and AME-S (Structures) and the ability to contribute to instruction across multiple Aircraft Maintenance disciplines. The candidate will bring current, hands-on aircraft maintenance experience and a strong commitment to developing safe, skilled, and job-ready aviation professionals.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience using simulation, augmented/virtual reality, digital learning tools, and other technology-enabled training approaches. The successful candidate should be comfortable working with educational technology and software and interested in incorporating innovative tools into hands-on aviation training.

Under the direction of the Chair, School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology, the Professor leads and supports learners through effective teaching practices, curriculum delivery, and the creation of a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The primary professional responsibilities include:

Teaching assigned courses, including:

- teaching regularly scheduled classes in the Fall, Winter, Spring semesters
- ensuring learner awareness of course learning outcomes and evaluation techniques
- providing academic advising to learners both in and out of the classroom
- creating a hands-on learning environment that makes effective use of shops, labs, and educational technologies, including the College’s Learning Management System (e.g., Desire2Learn/Brightspace)
- evaluating learner progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the learner’s work within assigned courses
- the development and creation of a learning environment that is conducive to success for all learners
- promoting a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment aligned with industry standards

Designing new and ongoing maintenance of courses, including:

- defining, evaluating, and validating learning outcomes aligned with Transport Canada CAR 566 requirements
- planning appropriate teaching and learning approaches, including lab-based instruction




- developing and updating course materials related to structures, composites, and maintenance practices
- incorporating educational technologies to meet the learning needs of learners
- consulting with other faculty members, advisory committees and a variety of potential employers and learners
- participating in curriculum review and continuous improvement initiatives
- participating in professional development activities during non-teaching periods

Providing academic leadership, including:

- working cooperatively with faculty across AME-M, AME-S, and AME-E disciplines to ensure program consistency and quality

- participating in departmental meetings, committees, and program development activities
- liaising with industry partners, and supporting program promotion initiatives
- contributing to a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement
- maintaining knowledge of industry standards, Transport Canada regulations, and emerging trends
- following health and safety policies, procedures, and legislation
- modeling the College values – Respect, Integrity, Transparency, Accountability and Commitment to Excellence

Required Qualifications

- Valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license in good standing
- Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience in aircraft maintenance
- Demonstrated experience in aircraft mechanical systems and structures, including sheet metal and/or composite materials
- Experience with standard practices and general maintenance procedures
- Familiarity with Transport Canada CAR 566 standards
- Familiarity with Ontario college system and Transport Canada approved training programs
- Experience with simulation or technology-enhanced learning
- Experience with simulation-based training, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR), digital twins, or other technology-enabled learning tools
- Minimum 2 years of teaching experience, or equivalent, preferably in a college setting.
- Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to support instruction across multiple Aircraft Maintenance disciplines
- Excellent record of teaching experience along with relevant work experience in the professional field or discipline appropriate to the area of instruction.
- Experience with a Learning Management System (e.g., Desire2Learn, Blackboard, etc.), including the creation of discussion forums, tests, assignments, chat rooms,



to edit and modify course content when required
- Evidence of having maintained up-to-date knowledge and achievements in the field appropriate to the area of instruction
- Experience in developing course content, curriculum, and learning materials is an asset; Experience with simulation learning an asset

- Knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of in-class and online courses as adopted by the Program, including, but not limited to:

1. 1. Using course management system tools to communicate with learners and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between learners in the course;
2. Providing timely and constructive feedback on learner work;
3. Responding to learner academic and course administration inquiries promptly and refer learners to technical support or learner support when appropriate; and,
4. Ensuring academic integrity in the creation and administration of assignments, tests, and exams in class and online environments.

- Commitment to practical teaching skills for adult learners, including:

1. a commitment to deliver the prescribed curriculum;
2. a demonstrated ability to apply required instructional techniques; and the ability to create a positive learning environment for adults;
3. pedagogy for diverse populations; and,
4. course management

- Ability to interact effectively with adult learners, particularly in the areas of:

1. academic advising;
2. understanding and respect for human rights and diversity; and,
3. commitment to positive interpersonal skills.

- Superior organizational skills and ability to work in a high pressure, multitask, high volume team-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to professional, collegial life, and awareness of work-integrated learning practices.
- Demonstrated entry level skills in Canadore College’s teaching competencies as set out in the Professor Competency Profile at: https://cdn.agilitycms.com/canadore-college/Attachments/about-us/policies/PA-12%20Faculty%20Performance%20Review%20ProceduresApps-16.pdf
- In-person, on-campus position. Must be able to reliably commute and/or relocate to North Bay, ON

All interested applicants are invited to apply by the deadline. Please note that internal applicants will be first considered in accordance with article 27.11 B of the Collective Agreement. Applications will be accepted by the Organizational Development and Talent Management Department through our Internal Dayforce Career Portal until 4:00 p.m., on the closing date. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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