Uncrewed Aircraft Systems; UAS​/Drone Technology Adjunct Faculty

Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) / Drone Technology Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty appointments at the Institute of Aviation, Parkland College, are located at Willard Airport in Savoy, Illinois. The salary range is $1352.00 - $1525.00 per Equated Contact Hour (ECH), commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is on‑site, part‑time and covered by the Parkland College Part‑Time Faculty collective bargaining unit.

• Perform professional duties in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the college.
• Provide classroom, laboratory, and/or flight instruction related to Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), drone operations, safety, regulations, and applications in accordance with the stated philosophy, objectives, and established course outlines of the college.
• Inform students of course regulations, evaluation procedures, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements (as applicable), and other information pertinent to the course; prepare a course syllabus for each course and distribute it at the start of each term.
• Be available for student advising and mentoring, including guidance on academic progress, career pathways, and industry certifications (e.g., FAA Part 107).
• Maintain regular office hours to ensure availability for student consultation; provide assistance to students in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate scholastic records of students; submit required reports on student progress according to published deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, risk management practices, and institutional guidelines during laboratory and flight operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department chair.

• Associate’s degree or higher in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, Aviation, Aerospace, Engineering, Technology, or a closely related field.
• One year full‑time equivalent (2000 hours) professional work experience in UAS/drone operations, data collection, inspection, public safety, agriculture, cinematography, mapping, or other relevant industry applications.
• Current FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) or ability to obtain certification prior to teaching flight‑related courses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAA regulations, airspace, safety procedures, and best practices related to UAS operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students in classroom, laboratory, and/or online learning environments.
• Ability to learn the Parkland information system and new programs as technology changes.
• Maintain all professional credentials required to teach in the area of discipline.
• Successful completion of a post‑offer, pre‑employment criminal background check with fingerprinting, including compliance with Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
• Compliance with SURS return‑to‑work restrictions; candidates must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend their SURS annuity upon employment (unless receiving annuity under a Self‑Managed Plan or lump‑sum payment).

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

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