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

Position Information

Position Information

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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 WSUs flight training ground courses, flight labs, and when applicable, associated university aviation degree-related courses in the Aviation Departments Aviation programs.

WSUs 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 Certifications for applicable flight and/or ground instruction (CFI, CFII, MEI, Instrument, Commercial)
• Evidence of competence in area of specialization

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters 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 notes and, when necessary, address and report students mental and emotional wellness during contact instructional time as related to students 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 to make 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

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? (Please check all that apply.)
• WSU Careers website
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• Facebook
• HBCU
• Higher Ed Jobs
• Inside Higher Ed
• LinkedIn
• Social Media
• Personal referral
• Women in Higher Ed
• Other
• Job Fair or Hiring Event

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications
• Copies of Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter