Aviation/ Aerospace Instructor - Adjunct (On-site)

Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance.

Position Requirements:

• Must have FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (or higher)
• 2-4+ years of hands-on drone/UAS flight experience, including operations involving aircraft classified under 14 CFR §21.17(b).
• Master's Degree in Aviation Management
• Demonstrated experience in drone/UAS maintenance, assembly, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Proven ability to conduct safe and effective drone flight operations in accordance with FAA regulations
• Experience with drone mission planning, flight data collection, and operational risk management.
• Achievement of all three levels of industry-recognized drone/UAS certifications or training programs preferred.
• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring students in aviation, aerospace, or UAS-related disciplines is preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, airspace requirements, and aviation safety standards.
• Experience with emerging UAS technologies, mission planning software, and drone data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills
• Ability to support laboratory, flight, and field-based learning environments
• Commitment to student success, safety, and industry engagement

Responsibilities:

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues
• Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly)
• Make phone calls to students who have been absent
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses
• Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses
• Notify registrar of changes in roster
• Prevent "do not admit" students from entering class until cleared
• Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student
• Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations
• Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi
• Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area
• Conduct class according to scheduled times
• Prevent excessive breaks
• Avoid dismissing classes early
• Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session
• Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising
• Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term
• Ensure that students adhere to University Policy
• Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies
• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner
• Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance
• Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught
• Complete annual professional development plans
• Tutor students as necessary
• Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct