Salary: As per College Policy
Contract Period: Ongoing basis: 7-week teaching modules
Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.
Position Summary
The Faculty of ASENT3, School of Aviation, is looking for an engaging Professor to teach courses through both theory-based classroom and practical performance-based lab/shop activities in the Aviation Maintenance programs. Reporting to the Associate Dean, the successful candidate will be asked to teach a range of courses in the Aviation Maintenance programs.
Responsibilities
- Use effective interpersonal communication skills with students, faculty, management and external partners or community members, showing a sensitivity to intercultural communication
- Provide and promote a respectful and supportive environment based on the principles of inclusion, equity and diversity
- Engage students to create a positive teaching and learning environment
- Use a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies (in accordance with college and program accreditation requirements)
- Use academic technology, to include on-line and blended approaches, effectively to enhance and support learning
- Evaluate student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of techniques (in accordance with college and program accreditation requirements)
- Work effectively in a team-based environment
- Complete record keeping activities (in accordance with program accreditation requirements)
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Critically examine learning materials and classroom instructional practice for discriminatory bias or barriers
- Provide academic support to students as part of regularly scheduled office hours
- Contribute as a subject matter expert to support curriculum development and revision
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery techniques
- Attends meetings, maintains records of student grades/assessments, and participates in meetings and activities pertinent to faculty responsibilities
Qualifications/Experience
- Valid Category “M” rated Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License, or suitable military or foreign equivalent qualifications, is mandatory. Rotary-wing expertise is a decided advantage.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a licensed AME or equivalent qualification holder, in the (a) repair, replacement, installation, troubleshooting of aircraft parts/components/equipment (on-and-off aircraft) OR (b) instruction of aircraft maintenance and systems-related curriculum. (* Experience must be current and relevant and have been obtained within the last 9 years of date of application)
- Certification in Teaching of Adults, or equivalent training, or a minimum of two years teaching experience in a trades-training context
- Ability to convey the conceptual and practical aspects of curriculum to students, while respecting their diverse backgrounds, experience and individual learning styles.
- Ability to work independently and with others in a team environment to develop and deliver curriculum and contribute positively to the team environment.
- Experience in course or learning materials development and/or quality assurance processes an asset
- Experience with online, hybrid and blended learning delivery methods of learning an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to be innovative in the delivery of course materials
- Demonstrated competent written, oral and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate expectations for students regarding learning outcomes and the evaluation techniques to be used
- Demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion to meet the needs of our diverse students, staff and college community
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite and commonly used business and trade related software
Apply online: www.centennialcollege.ca/careers
Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.
When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by July 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J0626-0296. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
