Aviation Flight Instructor - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Position Information

Position Summary

Sinclair College offers one of the most comprehensive aviation technology programs in the nation which includes Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Aviation Technology/Professional Pilot and Unmanned Aerial Systems. Sinclair’s bachelor and associate degrees and technical certificate programs prepare graduates for careers as commercial fixed wing and helicopter pilots, aircraft mechanics, flight attendants, aircraft dispatchers, aviation managers and unmanned aerial systems operators and technicians.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach, please explore our course catalog.

This position is open only to applicants who reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who are able to perform work within one of these states. Sinclair Community College restricts part-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements.

Why you’ll love Sinclair:

The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunct faculty with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition Waiver for You: Employees can take advantage of tuition-free access for up to 3 credit hours per semester.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Grow your career through opportunities for advancement and promotion
• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in STRS, including a 14% employer contribution.
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.
• Faculty Mentorship: Receive guidance and support from experienced faculty to help you transition from a professional career into the classroom.

SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adjunct Faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use available instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students’ needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma, and possession of the following FAA certificates and ratings required for the instructional assignment:
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate (Single-Engine Land) with Instrument Rating
  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
• The individual must also meet one of the following qualifications:
  
  • Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in a field directly related to the course to be taught and/or college or university teaching experience in a field directly related to the course to be taught, as determined by the department chairperson and approved by the division dean; or
  • Successful completion of at least thirty (30) semester credit hours of college-level coursework applicable toward a bachelor’s degree, plus demonstrated qualifications to teach the assigned course as determined by the department chairperson and approved by the division dean; or
  • Other comparable education, training, certifications, or widely recognized professional experience directly related to the course to be taught, as determined by the department chairperson and approved by the division dean

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of associate’s degree or higher in aviation or a closely related field; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Additional FAA certificates and ratings, including one or more of the following:
  • Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
  • Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
  • Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)
  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
• Previous successful teaching or instructional experience in higher education, aviation training, military instruction, or industry training programs
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through evidence-based instructional practices and innovative teaching strategies that support student success
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a community college environment
• Demonstrated proficiency using instructional technology, learning management systems, multimedia, simulation, and other educational technologies to enhance student learning

Required FAA Documentation

Applicants for Flight Instructor positions must:

• Hold the required FAA certificates and ratings identified in the minimum qualifications.
• Upload images of both the front and back of their FAA certificate(s) in the Licensure/Certification section of the employment application.

Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. What is your highest level of education?
   
   • High school/GED
   • Some college level courses
   • Associate's degree
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Master's degree
   • Doctorate
2. Do you meet the education requirements for the position as listed in the job posting?
   
   • Yes
   • No
3. Do you meet the work experience requirements of this position as described?
   
   • Yes
   • No
4. Do you meet the licensure and certification requirements as described in the posting?
   
   • Yes
   • No
5. In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.
   
   • Ohio
   • Indiana
   • Kentucky
   • I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.
6. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa? Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
   
   • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.
   • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will require sponsorship now or in the future.
   • No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Licensure/Certification

Optional Documents

1. Other
2. Associate's Transcript
3. Bachelor's Transcript
4. Master's Transcript