Aviation/ Aerospace Instructor - Adjunct (On-site)

Everglades University • Maitland, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance. The role involves teaching aviation, aerospace, and UAS-related subjects while supporting laboratory, flight, and field-based learning environments. Instructors are responsible for student advising and academic support, maintaining accurate attendance and grading records, administering assessments, following university policies, and ensuring safe, orderly classroom operations.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, airspace requirements, and aviation safety standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills.
• Commitment to student success, safety, and industry engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Achievement of all three levels of industry-recognized drone/UAS certifications or training programs.
• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring students in aviation, aerospace, or UAS-related disciplines.
• Experience with emerging UAS technologies, mission planning software, and drone data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting with the assigned EU administrator to review student and classroom issues.
• Maintain accurate daily and weekly attendance records and update attendance daily.
• Call students who have been absent.
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in appropriate courses.
• Administer required surveys and assessments in appropriate courses.
• Notify the registrar of roster changes.
• Prevent students designated as “do not admit” from entering class until they are cleared.
• Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student and update grades weekly.
• Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi.
• Keep physical student attendance and grade records on campus in the designated area.
• Conduct class according to scheduled times, prevent excessive breaks, and avoid dismissing classes early.
• Arrive at the University 20 minutes before class, fully prepared for each session.
• Be available to students 15 minutes before class for questions and advising.
• Submit grades no later than Monday at 5 p.m. EST following the end of each term.
• Ensure that students adhere to University policy.
• Attend graduation ceremonies if possible.
• 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 University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct.
• Conduct safe and effective drone flight operations in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Support laboratory, flight, and field-based learning environments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level