Adjunct - Aviation Flight Training (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027)

Job title: Adjunct - Aviation Flight Training (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027)

About the Role Wright State University invites applications for an adjunct flight instructor pool in the Aviation Department. The role supports teaching flight training ground courses, flight labs, and related aviation degree courses for the Aviation programs (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027).

What You'll Do

• Teach flight training ground courses, flight labs, and related aviation degree courses as assigned.

• Prepare and execute flight and ground instruction syllabi-related materials; manage lesson plans in accordance with course syllabus progress and eligibility requirements.

• Prepare and execute pre/post flight briefings; prepare, communicate and document student study assignments.

• Maintain accurate, transparent student records to include required FAA documentation and endorsements; communicate student progress and highlight areas of concern to course directors, Assistant Chief, and Chief Flight Instructor as appropriate to ensure student success.

• Assess, note and, when necessary, address and report student’s mental and emotional wellness during contact instructional time as related to student’s success in flight training.

• Adhere to all administrative University policies; maintain ongoing professional development to stay current within flight/ground training responsibilities; uphold standards of professional conduct and ethics.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Academic Course Teaching (50%)

• Prepare and enhance course materials; prepare course syllabus; prepare Pilot Student interface for each course; prepare lecture materials; prepare student assignments.

• Maintain accurate, transparent student records; assist and foster student success through regularly scheduled office hours and timely responses to email inquiries; adhere to all administrative University policies.

• Maintain ongoing professional development to stay current within assigned courses; uphold standards of professional conduct.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum Qualifications: Current FAA Certification(s) for applicable flight and/or ground instruction (CFI, CFII, MEI, Instrument, Commercial); evidence of competence in area of specialization.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's/Master's degree; teaching, coaching experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Band: FA ADJ; exact amount not disclosed in posting.