Adjunct Faculty, Aviation Mechanics (Academic Year 2026 - 2027)

Pensacola State College; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a qualified instructor for Aviation Mechanics. The position requires effective teaching and advising of diverse students while maintaining curriculum standards. Candidates must hold FAA certifications and have a strong commitment to student success.

Responsibilities include instructing students on safe operations of tools and equipment, maintaining classroom order, and performing curriculum updates. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Earned certificates in Airframe and Power Plant Mechanics with FAA licenses.
• At least six years of full-time experience or equivalent part-time experience.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with curriculum updates for Aviation Mechanics.
• Teach occupational skills and knowledge to students.
• Instruct students in safety precautions and equipment operation.
• Maintain order in the classroom and ensure a productive environment.

Skills

Effective teaching

Advising diverse students

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Certificates in Airframe and Power Plant Mechanics

Job description

Job Description:

This position requires a passion for effective teaching and advising of diverse students, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to the comprehensive state college mission. This position will assist with curriculum updates; the successful candidate will teach occupational skills and knowledge to provide students with the competence to become skilled in the Aviation Mechanics field and to secure a job in their new career; demonstrate occupational materials, tools, equipment, and processes using standard or instructor-prepared instructional aides; instruct students in the appropriate safety precautions and the safe operation and use of tools and equipment; control the storage, maintenance, and use of materials and property to prevent loss or abuse; and establish and maintain standards of student conduct to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment in an activity-type classroom.

Reports to the Dean, Workforce Education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned certificates in the areas of Airframe and Power Plant Mechanics, FAA licenses in Aviation Airframe Mechanics and Aviation Powerplant Mechanics, and at least six years of full-time experience or equivalent part-time experience.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred, not required.

Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of §435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance at [phone], Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.