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Adjunct - Aviation Law (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026)

Adjunct - Aviation Law (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026)

Wright State University

Dayton, OH • On-site

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Re-posted 27 days ago

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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 Law (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026)
Job Category:
Faculty/Instructional
Department
Aviation Department
EEO number:
26A107
Position FTE
Part-time
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate
Negotiable
Salary Band:
FA ADJ
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The job purpose is to teach Aviation Law 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 specializing in aviation law. This aviation adjunct instructor will begin preparing and teaching the aviation law course(s).
Minimum Qualifications
  • Juris Doctorate

Preferred Qualifications
  • Teaching experience.

Essential Functions and percent of time:
Teaching 100%
  • 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
11/19/2025
First Consideration Date:
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes

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