Aviation Flight Instructor - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 14,266,000 - 20,318,000; Part time

Job summary

Sinclair College seeks an Aviation Flight Instructor (Adjunct) to teach in the Aviation Technology department on the Dayton campus. The position pays $1,046 per credit hour and is open to residents of OH, IN, KY or eligible to work in those states. Part-time, not a contract role.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and FAA certificates (CPL with instrument, CFI). Multiple pathways to qualify are outlined, with benefits for part-time faculty and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma, and possession of FAA certificates and ratings required for the instructional assignment.
• Must meet at least one of: five years of related professional experience or college teaching experience, or 30 semester credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree with demonstrated qualifications; or other comparable education.
• Upload images of FAA certificates in the Licensure/Certification section of the employment application.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum developed by the department.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Prepare syllabi for all assigned sections per policies.
• Employ teaching strategies and use instructional technology as appropriate.
• Modify methods to meet diverse students’ needs.
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success.
• Evaluate and return student work promptly to promote learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Submit final grade rosters by deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Adjunct Faculty cannot exceed 12 credit hours per semester.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

Education

Commercial Pilot Certificate (Single-Engine Land) with Instrument Rating

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title

Aviation Flight Instructor - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location

Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number

05504

Department

Aviation Technology

Job Category

Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type

Part-Time

Status

Regular

Job Open Date

07/02/2026

Resume Review Date

Ongoing

Closing Date

08/31/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Position Summary

Sinclair College offers one of the most comprehensive aviationtechnology programs in the nation which includes Bachelor ofApplied Science degrees in AviationTechnology /Professional Pilot and Unmanned Aerial Systems . Sinclair’s bachelor andassociate degrees and technical certificate programs preparegraduates for careers as commercial fixed wing and helicopterpilots, aircraft mechanics, flight attendants, aircraftdispatchers, aviation managers and unmanned aerial systemsoperators and technicians.

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

This position is open only to applicants who residein Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who are able to perform workwithin one of these states. Sinclair Community College restrictspart-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, andbenefits compliance requirements.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunctfaculty with Sinclair College receive:

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

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at anytime. This position description does not represent in any way acontract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adjunct Faculty teach curriculum developed by thedepartment
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize studentlearning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections inaccordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, useavailable instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategiesto meet diverse students’ needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote studentsuccess
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promotelearning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to establisheddeadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than themaximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma, and possession of thefollowing FAA certificates and ratings required for theinstructional assignment:
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate (Single-Engine Land) withInstrument Rating
  • Certified Flight Instructor ( CFI )
• The individual must also meet one of the followingqualifications:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in a fielddirectly related to the course to be taught and/or college oruniversity teaching experience in a field directly related to thecourse to be taught, as determined by the department chairpersonand approved by the division dean; or
  • Successful completion of at least thirty (30) semester credithours of college-level coursework applicable toward a bachelor’sdegree, plus demonstrated qualifications to teach the assignedcourse as determined by the department chairperson and approved bythe division dean; or
  • Other comparable education, training, certifications, or widelyrecognized professional experience directly related to the courseto be taught, as determined by the department chairperson andapproved by the division dean

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of associate’s degree or higher in aviation or aclosely related field; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Additional FAA certificates and ratings, including one or moreof the following:
  • Certified Flight Instructor Instrument ( CFII )
  • Multi-Engine Instructor ( MEI )
  • Advanced Ground Instructor ( AGI )
  • Airline Transport Pilot ( ATP )
• Previous successful teaching or instructional experience inhigher education, aviation training, military instruction, orindustry training programs
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning throughevidence-based instructional practices and innovative teachingstrategies that support student success
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skillswith the ability to work collaboratively in a community collegeenvironment
• Demonstrated proficiency using instructional technology,learning management systems, multimedia, simulation, and othereducational technologies to enhance student learning

Required FAA Documentation

Applicants for Flight Instructor positions must:

• Hold the required FAA certificates and ratings identified inthe minimum qualifications.
• Upload images of both the front and back of their FAAcertificate(s) in the Licensure/Certification section of theemployment application.

* Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (ifapplicable) and successful completion of a background check will berequired prior to date of hire.