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Position Information
Position Information (Default Section)
EEO Statement
Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Training (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027)
Job Category:
Faculty/Instructional
Department
Aviation Department
EEO number:
27A034
Position FTE
Part-time
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate
Salary Band:
FA ADJ
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The job purpose is to teach WSU's flight training ground courses, flight labs, and when, applicable, associated university aviation degree-related courses in the Aviation Department's Aviation programs. WSU's Aviation Department in the Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development invites applications for its aviation program adjunct flight instructor pool. Aviation adjunct flight instructors will begin preparing, teaching, executing, documenting and managing aviation flight-related ground and flight lesson plans and, when applicable, aviation-related academic courses.
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

Essential Functions and percent of time:
Flight and Flight-Related Ground Instruction 50%

• Prepare and execute flight and ground instruction syllabi-related materials.
• Prepare and 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 appropriate professional development to stay current within flight/ground training responsibilities.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Academic Course Teaching 50%

• Prepare and enhance course materials
• Preparation of course syllabus.
• Preparation of Pilot Student interface for each course
• Preparation of lecture materials
• Preparation of student assignments
• Maintain accurate, transparent student records.
• Assist and foster student success through the maintenance of regularly scheduled office hours and timely responses to email inquiries.
• Adhere to all administrative University policies.
• Maintain appropriate professional development to stay current within assigned courses.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:
Working Conditions
Special Contract terms and conditions of employment apply.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date
02/16/2026
First Consideration Date:
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes