Adjunct Instructor - Aviation

Position purpose

Teach undergraduate aviation students a variety of maintenance subjects, based upon the faculty member's aviation licensing, experience and interests. Minimum qualification is a Master's Degree, although a Bachelor's Degree may suffice if the applicant has full FAA licensing in the aviation maintenance field, and extensive experience in the field, either commercial or military. Subjects include: Quality Management ISO-9000, Human Factors in Maintenance, gas turbine engines, avionics, as well as many more.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Teach aviation classes to college students in person

• Motivate students to study required flight or maintenance subjects to achieve a successful career

• Assess your own courses in achieving the desired student learning outcomes

• Grade all activities for each student using standard method, and report grades on time

• Assist in departmental improvement and student counseling as desired

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• Master's Degree in aviation or related field, with instructor qualifications from FAA. May be a Bachelor's Degree with extensive licensing and experience in the field.

• No more than 1 FAA failed checked ride allowed.

Professional Skills

• Communicate verbally, through written lessons and exams, update the syllabus to match each semester's work, keep the class on schedule, assess the class accomplishment of stated goals and objectives and outcomes. Grade student verbal, written and exam performance, and complete the grade reports on time. Provide a positive image to motivate future qualified employees.

Work environment and physical functions

• Mostly classroom work, with electronic podium and whiteboards. Maintenance courses may include lab work. Shared office space is available. Classes will be performed using learning management system (LMS), and courses can be designed to run completely on-line using the LMS, videos, etc.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree and previous teaching experience. Bachelor's Degree with extensive industry experience.

Compensation:

• The compensation rate for this position is expected to be:
• $900 per lecture hour ($925 per lecture hour if holding a PhD)
• $625 per lab hour.