Adjunct Faculty- Aviation

Pima Community College; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Pima Community College seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach Aviation Technology courses. Instructors may be assigned to online, hybrid, or face‑to‑face classes and will use active learning strategies with equitable instruction for adult students.

The ideal candidate will teach aviation courses, adapt to online formats, and maintain high standards for student learning outcomes. Applications reviewed as they come in; close date 2026-11-20.

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe certification and/or FAA Powerplant certification.
• Master’s degree in field OR Master’s with 18 graduate hours in field OR equivalent.
• Experience teaching aviation courses.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid formats and using D2L Brightspace.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in aviation content and support academic achievement.
• Follow protocols for presence, grading, attendance, and assessment of learning.
• Use effective classroom management techniques.
• Monitor and improve instruction to meet Student Learning Outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain currency in teaching field(s).
• Collaborate with faculty and staff using a collegial communication style.

Skills

Aviation teaching

Online teaching

LMS (D2L)

Diversity & inclusion

Student assessment

Education

FAA certifications

Master's degree or higher

Bachelor's degree or higher

18 graduate semester hours in field

5 years field experience

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Job description

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Position Summary

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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

Job Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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

Degrees and courses qualifying for Pima Community College teaching certification must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants currently in progress for a degree or additional coursework to meet the minimum qualifications must have the degree conferred and/or coursework before an offer to teach.

A degree from any college outside of the United States (even if the transcript is in English) may need to be evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation service. Pima Community College requires that applicants use an evaluation agency that is a member of NACES. Before ordering an evaluation, check with the Faculty Qualifications and Hiring Office to confirm whether you will need to complete this step.

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.

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact Information

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Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.