Adjunct Faculty- Aviation

Pima Community College Foundation Inc.; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 1,171,000 - 1,667,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima Community College invites applications for Adjunct Faculty- Aviation to teach occupational level courses within the Applied Technology Division. These are part-time positions with online, hybrid, or face-to-face delivery and the potential to be placed in a pool for future assignments based on enrollment.

The ideal candidate will have aviation teaching experience and relevant FAA certifications or degrees, plus proficiency with a Learning Management System (preferably D2L Brightspace).

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and/or FAA Powerplant certifications are required for some positions.
• A Master's or Bachelor's degree in related field with work experience may satisfy minimum qualifications.
• Experience teaching Aviation courses and online formats is preferred.
• Proficiency with a Learning Management System, preferably D2L Brightspace.
• Ability to adapt instruction to diverse student needs and accessibility considerations.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in Aviation content areas and help achieve academic success.
• Follow protocols for attendance, grading, presence, and assessment of learning.
• Use effective classroom management and continuously improve instruction.
• Evaluate student performance and ensure alignment with outcomes.
• Maintain currency in teaching field and collaborate with colleagues.

Education

FAA Airframe certification

FAA Powerplant certification

Master's degree in field of study

Bachelor's degree in field of study

Associate's degree in any field

64 semester hours in field of study

Industry-recognized certification in field

License in field with 5 years experience

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Job description

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty- Aviation Salary: $1030 per load hour (most courses are 3-4 load hours)

Job List: External Close Date: Multiple positions available- Applications will be reviewed as they come in with a closing date of Friday, November 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm Arizona time

Pima Community College's Applied Technology Division is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified faculty to teach occupational level courses for the 2025 - 26 academic year and beyond. Candidates may be hired and assigned to specific courses or may be included in a pool for potential future assignments based on enrollment.

We are seeking dedicated part-time instructors to join our pool of excellent adjunct faculty who are qualified to teach college level courses in the following disciplines: Aviation Technology (AVM)

Part-time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. Instructors in these courses will be using active learning strategies, online resources and will provide equitable instruction for our students.

Pima Community College offers a wide variety of instructional modalities, our classes may be offered: Online Hybrid Face-to-face Dual Enrollment program in the high schools, or in a high school's virtual classroom

General Duties:

• Instruct students in the content area and work with them on strategies to help them achieve academic success.
• Follow established protocols for presence, responsiveness, grading, attendance taking, and assessment of student learning.
• Use current, effective classroom management techniques.
• Monitor and continuously improve instruction to ensure Student Learning Outcomes are met on a classroom, discipline/program, and College level.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Continually improve instruction utilizing appropriate delivery methods.
• Maintain competency and currency in the teaching field(s), as well as in teaching strategies, subject delivery modalities, and assessment methods.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students and utilize a collegial style in all forms of communication.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge, skills, and abilities related to:

• Experience teaching Aviation courses
• Experience teaching online courses and/or alternative instructional formats
• Experience using a Learning Management System, preferably D2L Brightspace
• Student learning styles: ability to adapt and modify instruction based on the instructional needs of students, including working with accommodations and accessibility
• Evaluation of students' educational progress: ability to maintain high instruction and learning standards and assess students' academic progress in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes
• Competencies in diversity and inclusion: knowledge of diverse community college student populations, and the ability to address diversity in effective instructional practice and student learning

Minimum Qualifications

• FAA Airframe certification and/or FAA Powerplant certification* AND one of the following:
• Master's degree in the field of study
• Master's degree in any discipline and 18 graduate semester hours in the field of study
• Bachelor's degree in the field of study
• Bachelor's degree in any field and 3 years of work experience in the field
• Associate's degree in any field and 5 years of work experience in the field
• 64 semester credit hours in the field of study and 5 years of work experience in the field
• Industry-recognized certification in the field of study and 5 years of work experience in the field
• License in the field of study and 5 years of work experience in the field

Fields of study (disciplines/subfields) are: aviation technology; other closely related field. * Both FAA Airframe and FAA Powerplant certifications are required for full time faculty. Either one is acceptable for adjunct faculty.

Experience teaching Aviation courses

Experience teaching online courses and/or alternative instructional formats

Experience using a Learning Management System, preferably D2L Brightspace

Student learning styles: ability to adapt and modify instruction based on the instructional needs of students, including working with accommodations and accessibility

Evaluation of students' educational progress: ability to maintain high instruction and learning standards and assess students' academic progress in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes

Competencies in diversity and inclusion: knowledge of diverse community college student populations, and the ability to address diversity in effective instructional practice and student learning

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please email [e-mail]. Office hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.