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Infographic showing various Gis Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,329 per year, or $28.5 per hour.

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) - Workforce Development Instructor (Pooled Position)

County College of Morris

Randolph, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

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Posting Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) - Workforce Development Instructor (Pooled Position)
Job Category
WFD
Salary Range
Position Type
Department
Workforce Development - Instructional
Job Summary
The instructor will develop and deliver training in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for workforce development programs, boot camps, and continuing education formats. Instructional delivery may include in-person, hybrid, and online modalities. The instructor will prepare students for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification exam, including airspace regulations, weather, safety procedures, flight operations, and legal compliance. In addition, the instructor will integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts with drone operations, preparing students to perform drone-based data collection, mapping, photogrammetry, and spatial analysis for industry applications such as infrastructure inspection, environmental monitoring, surveying, and public safety. The instructor will design curriculum aligned with industry certifications and employer needs, support student skill development, and help facilitate pathways to employment as commercial drone pilots and GIS technicians.
Qualifications - Education
Bachelor's degree in aviation, geospatial science, engineering, environmental science, or related field. Relevant industry certifications may substitute for degree requirements.
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is required.
Qualifications - Experience
Minimum of one (1) year of teaching or training experience preferred. Professional experience operating drones for commercial, government, or research applications. Experience with GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and drone mapping software (e.g., DroneDeploy, Pix4D) preferred.
Qualifications - Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • FAA regulations (Part 107) and drone safety protocols
  • Drone flight operations, mission planning, and maintenance
  • GIS data collection, mapping, and spatial analysis
  • Photogrammetry and aerial data processing

Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to integrate instructional technology into teaching
Experience developing curriculum and training materials
Ability to adapt instruction for diverse learners
As applicable, certification in specialized UAS software or platforms is preferred or must be obtained prior to the first class.
Work Hours
Class schedules may include day, evening, or weekend hours.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F236P
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Date
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Posting
https://jobs.ccm.edu/postings/2404

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