Adjunct Instructor – Aviation Technology

Tennessee Board of Regents; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Aviation Technology to provide quality instruction in classrooms and laboratories. The role emphasizes teaching and evaluating student progress while complying with FAA documentation and college policies.

Responsibilities include planning courses, supervising students, requesting instructional resources, evaluating progress, and performing administrative duties. Office hours and FAA sign-offs are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience or ability to teach aviation technology courses.
• Ability to manage classrooms and laboratories.
• Familiarity with FAA documents for operations and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and per course descriptions and syllabi.
• Supervise student study and learning activities.
• Submit requests for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
• Evaluate academic progress and provide grades.
• Demonstrate knowledge of services, regulations and procedures per adjunct handbook.
• Submit course grades and perform administrative duties as required.
• Schedule two office hours and communicate access plans if needed.
• Conduct lab activities and complete FAA standards sign-offs.
• Ensure safe and compliant practices in the laboratory.

Skills

Course planning

Student supervision

Lab supervision

Education

Associate Degree or higher

Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

Job description

Title:

Adjunct Instructor – Aviation Technology

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application:

• Resume


• Unofficial Transcripts

Position Summary:

To provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom. The major emphasis will be placed on teaching and evaluating students in the classroom and laboratories. Compliance with the FAA documents for operations and curriculum are required in additional to standard PSCC policies and procedures.

Department:

Aviation Technology (School of Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi.


• Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned.


• Submitting requests through the program director for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.


• Evaluating the academic progress of students.


• Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.


• Submitting course grades and performing other administrative duties as required.


• Scheduling two office hours. For extenuating circumstances in which office hours cannot be scheduled, the adjunct faculty member must submit a written plan to the Dean describing how students can access the instructor. Office hours are not paid during the summer session.


• Conduct lab activities with students and complete sign-offs for the FAA Airman Certification Standards in the Task Matrix.


• Ensure safe and compliant practices in the laboratory.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or higher


• Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

Note:

The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College.

Availability/Closing Date:

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted continuously and reviewed by the department if openings are available. Adjuncts are hired on an as-needed basis. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please get in touch with George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865-539-7354.

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If you have any problems or questions, please contact Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resources Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at [e-mail].

04 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time