Aviation Maintenance Adjunct Instructor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Harper College in Illinois seeks adjunct faculty to teach a range of aviation maintenance courses within the Career and Technical Programs. Adjunct positions involve delivering content across daytime, evening, and online modalities, with a focus on aligning instruction to curriculum standards.

Applicants must hold an FAA-issued Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license and have the equivalent of one year’s full-time, non-teaching experience in aviation.

Qualifications

• FAA license required: Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P).
• One year of full-time, non-teaching aviation-related experience (2000 hrs).
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content that aligns with program standards and outcomes.
• Develop syllabi, assignments, and assessments reflecting industry practices.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ progress and grades.
• Adhere to deadlines for mid-term verification and final grading.
• Create an inclusive learning environment across modalities (daytime, evening, online).

Skills

Aircraft blueprint reading

Aircraft propellers

Aviation physics

Materials and processes

Aviation safety

Education

FAA license (A / P / A&P)

Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or related discipline

Job description

Harper College in Illinois seeks adjunct faculty to teach a range of aviation maintenance courses within the Career and Technical Programs. Adjunct positions involve delivering content across daytime, evening, and online modalities, with a focus on aligning instruction to curriculum standards.

Applicants must hold an FAA-issued Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license and have the equivalent of one year’s full-time, non-teaching experience in aviation.