Aviation/ Aerospace Instructor-Adjunct

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

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

Education and Experience

• 4+ years of Aviation Industry experience such as, but not limited to: airport operations. FBO, ATC, logistics, aviation technology, aviation safety, aviation/aerospace management.

• Master's Degree in one of the following: Aviation Management, Aviation Science, Aeronautical Science, Aerospace Administration, Commercial Aviation, or Business Administration in Aviation.

• FAA certifications in a specific field is preferred.