What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aviation/ Aerospace Instructor - Adjunct (On-site) position at Everglades University?
Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance.
Position Requirements
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
- 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
- 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