Aviation/Aerospace Adjunct Instructor Drive Student Success

Everglades University; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Everglades University in Florida seeks adjunct instructors to deliver aviation courses and support student success. You will attend weekly meetings, maintain attendance, call absent students, and assess learning with pre/post tests.

You will also manage grading fairly, update syllabi, and ensure records stay organized on campus. Ideal candidates hold an aviation master's degree, aviation industry experience, and FAA certifications (preferred).

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Aviation Industry experience (e.g., airport operations, FBO, ATC, logistics, aviation technology)
• Master's Degree in Aviation Management or related field
• FAA certifications in a specific field preferred

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

Skills

Classroom management

Student advising

Attendance tracking

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Aviation Management or related field

Tools

FAA certifications (preferred)

Job description

Everglades University in Florida seeks adjunct instructors to deliver aviation courses and support student success. You will attend weekly meetings, maintain attendance, call absent students, and assess learning with pre/post tests.

You will also manage grading fairly, update syllabi, and ensure records stay organized on campus. Ideal candidates hold an aviation master's degree, aviation industry experience, and FAA certifications (preferred).