Aviation Dispatch - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

The Mentoring Collaborative of Montgomery County; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 1,239,840 - 1,653,120; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Advancement opportunities

STRS pension

Professional development

Mentoring

Job summary

Sinclair College seeks an Aviation Dispatch – Part-Time Adjunct Faculty to teach in the FAA Part 65 Dispatch program at the Main Campus in Dayton, OH. The position is open to Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky residents or those who can work in these states, and pays $1,046 per credit hour.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field, or tested experience with credentials. The role includes teaching responsibilities, maintaining records, and adherence to deadlines,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field required.
• Tested Experience: five years in the field or related teaching experience.
• Associate’s degree preferred in related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Maintain FAA Part 65 Dispatch program.
• Maintain FAA required records.
• Adjunct faculty teach department curriculum.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Prepare syllabi for assigned sections per policy.
• Employ appropriate teaching strategies and instructional tech.
• Modify methods to meet diverse student needs.
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success.
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Adjunct Faculty may teach up to 12 credit hours per semester.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Information

Job Title: Aviation Dispatch – Part‑Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location: Main Campus – Dayton, OH

Job Number: 05462 | Department: Aviation Technology | Category: Adjunct Faculty (Part‑time) | Type: Part‑time | Status: Regular | Open Date: 05/18/2026 | Closing Date: 08/31/2026

Sinclair College offers one of the most comprehensive aviation technology programs in the nation, including Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Aviation Technology/Professional Pilot and Unmanned Aerial Systems. Our bachelor and associate degrees and technical certificate programs prepare graduates for careers as commercial fixed wing and helicopter pilots, aircraft mechanics, flight attendants, aircraft dispatchers, aviation managers, and unmanned aerial systems operators and technicians.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach, please explore our course catalog.

This position is open only to applicants who reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky or who are able to perform work within one of these states.

Why Work for Sinclair College?

• Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
• Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High quality programs and events for work‑life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aid transition from professional work to a teaching role

Principal Accountabilities

• Maintain our FAA Part 65 Dispatch program
• Maintain FAA required records
• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, using available instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify instructional methods and strategies to meet the needs of diverse students
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than a maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in aviation or a related field required, or must meet the specific requirements associated with Tested Experience.
• Tested Experience Requirements:
  • Associate’s degree in the discipline or a related field preferred.
  • A minimum of a high school diploma required, and possession of an appropriate industry license, credential, or certification that qualifies the individual to teach the content, plus one or more of the following:
  • Five years of experience working in a field specifically related to the course to be taught and/or college or university teaching in a field specifically related to the course to be taught (as determined by the department chairperson and approved by the division dean), or
  • Comparable or widely accepted experience specific to the field of the course to be taught.

Additional Requirements

• Industry experience preferred.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully in a community college environment.
• Demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia‑based instruction required.
• FAA Ratings required: for Aircraft Dispatcher.
  • To be considered, candidates must upload images of both the front and back of their FAA license in the Licensure/Certification section of the application.
  • Official transcripts for all post‑secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Licensure/Certification

Optional Documents:

• Other
• Associate’s Transcript
• Bachelor’s Transcript
• Master’s Transcript