Employer: The Landing School
Email Address: seanfawcett@landingschool.edu
Position Title: Composites Instructor
Compensation/Rate: Salary, based on experience
Position: This is a full-time, permanent position under the direct supervision of the Dean of Education, hired by the President of the School.
Objective:
The Composite Boatbuilding curriculum is designed to provide students with a structured learning environment in which they can become knowledgeable and proficient in the practical application of the fundamental principles of construction and manufacturing techniques in the composites industry, primarily focused on the Marine Trades Industry.
Duties and Responsibilities:
In fulfillment of the objectives, the Composite Boatbuilding Instructor will:
Work directly with students, with primary responsibility for lectures, demonstrations and practical shop-based composites fabrication work.
Assist students in learning individually, in small groups and as a class through clear communication; patient, understanding, approach; thorough and professional knowledge; mature leadership; and positive, honest academic advice
Evaluate student learning through questioning, homework, and practical and theoretical testing.
Continue to develop and improve the curriculum and all teaching materials
Share in the administrative tasks of the development and successful operation of the program, as assigned by the Dean of Education
Continue to develop skills and knowledge pertinent to teaching and current marine industry practices
Oversee and manage the activities of the Composite Boatbuilding Program Assistant, or similar
Work cooperatively and professionally with the Dean of Education, staff, and students of the School at all times
Qualifications:
Associates degree or higher
Minimum of four years working in industry, building and repairing products using modern composite materials such as: fiberglass, Kevlar, carbon fiber, and polyester, vinylester and epoxy resin systems.
Proven in-depth practical experience with various open and closed-molding techniques including wet-layup, infused, and pre-preg.
In-depth experience in specifically yacht construction and repair a strong plus
Experience in CNC programming and cutting a strong plus.
Practical experience in design and specification development a plus
Previous teaching experience a strong plus
Contact:
Sean Fawcett,
Dean of Education
seanfawcett@landingschool.edu
207-602-4816