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 aviation
technology programs in the nation which includes Bachelor of
Applied Science degrees in
Aviation
Technology /Professional Pilot and
Unmanned Aerial Systems . Sinclair’s 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. Sinclair Community College restricts
part-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, and
benefits compliance requirements.
Why work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunct
faculty with Sinclair College receive:
- 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 aide transition from
professional work to a teaching role
*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any
time. This position description does not represent in any way a
contract of employment.
Principal Accountabilities
- Adjunct Faculty teach curriculum developed by the
department
- Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student
learning
- Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in
accordance with department and divisional policies
- Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use
available instructional technology when appropriate
- Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies
to meet diverse students’ needs
- 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 the
maximum of 12 credit hours per semester
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma, and possession of the
following FAA certificates and ratings required for the
instructional assignment:
- Commercial Pilot Certificate (Single-Engine Land) with
Instrument Rating
- Certified Flight Instructor ( CFI )
- The individual must also meet one of the following
qualifications:
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in a field
directly related to the course to be taught and/or college or
university teaching experience in a field directly related to the
course to be taught, as determined by the department chairperson
and approved by the division dean; or
- Successful completion of at least thirty (30) semester credit
hours of college-level coursework applicable toward a bachelor’s
degree, plus demonstrated qualifications to teach the assigned
course as determined by the department chairperson and approved by
the division dean; or
- Other comparable education, training, certifications, or widely
recognized professional experience directly related to the course
to be taught, as determined by the department chairperson and
approved by the division dean
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of associate’s degree or higher in aviation or a
closely related field; bachelor’s degree preferred
- Additional FAA certificates and ratings, including one or more
of 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 in
higher education, aviation training, military instruction, or
industry training programs
- Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through
evidence-based instructional practices and innovative teaching
strategies that support student success
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
with the ability to work collaboratively in a community college
environment
- Demonstrated proficiency using instructional technology,
learning management systems, multimedia, simulation, and other
educational technologies to enhance student learning
Required FAA Documentation
Applicants for Flight Instructor positions must:
- Hold the required FAA certificates and ratings identified in
the minimum qualifications.
- Upload images of both the front and back of their FAA
certificate(s) in the Licensure/Certification section of the
employment 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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of education?
- High school/GED
- Some college level courses
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate
- * Do you meet the education requirements for the position as
listed in the job posting?
- * Do you meet the work experience requirements of this position
as described?
- * Do you meet the licensure and certification requirements as
described in the posting?
- * In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment,
tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state
in which you currently reside or will perform work for this
position.
- Ohio
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these
states.
- * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and
will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a
work visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants
for work visas.
- Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not
require sponsorship now or in the future.
- Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will
require sponsorship now or in the future.
- No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Licensure/Certification
Optional Documents
- Other
- Associate's Transcript
- Bachelor's Transcript
- Master's Transcript
