Instructional Faculty- Aviation

Salary: $79,134.00 - $96,479.00 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations - Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 2026-FH-RV-00025
Department: MC-Applied Technology Division
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/25/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
Grade: F1

Position Summary
About the Department

The Aviation Department is housed at the Aviation Technology Center of Excellence located just west of Tucson International Airport. The #1 goal of Aviation faculty and staff is to provide world-class service and training to our diverse student body. We currently offer training for aspiring technicians in the areas of Airframe and Powerplant, Avionics, Structural Repair, and Nondestructive Testing; and have plans to expand program offerings in the areas of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and Professional Pilot Training.

About the Position

The position is available beginning January 2027 as a twelve-month contract opportunity. Faculty teach and work a set schedule over a twelve-month academic year, July - June, that could include day, evening, and weekend duties. Aviation Faculty teach a variety of courses in aviation maintenance technology. The selected candidate must be an effective communicator and must be able to demonstrate the techniques required in the performance of a wide range of maintenance, inspection, and overhaul procedures on various types of aircraft and aircraft systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Full-time faculty are expected to teach the equivalent of 15 load hours per semester
• Facilitate learning and help students achieve academic success and retention
• Evaluate and assess student performance
• Provide academic advising
• Monitor and continuously improve instruction to ensure Student Learning Outcomes are met on a classroom, discipline/program, and College level
• Evaluate and revise course outlines and course materials
• Maintain competency and currency in the teaching fields
• Engage in professional development in current and emerging instructional approaches to engage new majority learners
• Serve actively as a member of the department and discipline groups
• Participate in fostering partnerships that strengthen educational opportunities in response to community needs
• Represent the department and/or campus on college-wide committees
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students and utilize a collegial style in all forms of communication

Job Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum qualifications requirements for faculty positions are governed by our faculty qualification standards. This position is in an Academic discipline and requires the following to obtain Pima Community College teaching certification:

• FAA Airframe certification and FAA Powerplant certification

AND:

• 5 years of work experience performing aircraft sheet metal and heavy structural repair.

The selected candidate will:

• Work a flexible schedule including afternoons and evenings as needed to meet student demand
• Possibly work at more than one Pima Community College Campus, depending on need
• Teach in multiple modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching aircraft sheet metal and heavy structural repair or experience maintaining, repairing and modifying aircraft avionics systems
• Experience teaching aviation maintenance training courses
• Experience teaching developmental, occupational and academic courses
• Experience with innovative teaching methodologies
• Experience teaching online courses and/or alternative instructional formats
• Experience using a Learning Management System, preferably D2L Brightspace

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The College places a premium on candidates with an openness to new approaches and professional growth. We recognize that our faculty body is strengthened by a cross-sectional breadth of experience.

• Ability to teach a broad range of courses in Aviation
• Ability to adapt and modify instruction based on the student instructional needs and learning styles, including working with accommodations and accessibility
• Knowledge of appropriate and effective use of assessment information to improve instruction
• Evaluation of students' educational progress: ability to maintain high instruction and learning standards and assess students' academic progress in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes
• Teaching in multiple modalities such as online, web-enhanced, and D2L courses: knowledge of curriculum development, course design, and delivery
• Knowledge of the resources available to students to assist them with academic and personal challenges, and ability to help students access those resources, skilled in providing academic advising
• Competencies in multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusivity: knowledge of diverse community college student populations, and the ability to address diversity in effective instructional practice and student learning
• Knowledge and appreciation for the Community College mission

Directions for Applying and Other Important Information

Degrees and courses qualifying for Pima Community College teaching certification must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants currently in progress for a degree or additional coursework to meet the minimum qualifications must have the degree conferred and/or coursework completed by December 2026.

A degree from any college outside of the United States (even if the transcript is in English) may need to be evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation service. Pima Community College requires that applicants use an evaluation agency that is a member of NACES or AACRAO's corporate partners

Before ordering an evaluation, check with Faculty Qualifications & Hiring to confirm whether you will need to complete this step.

To submit an application you must include the documents that are listed within the application form as required. Documents listed as optional do not have to be attached in order to submit the application. Follow the directions in the application form to upload your documents. At minimum, these documents are required:

1. Resume. This should be up to date and account for and describe all gaps in employment.
2. Letter of interest or cover letter. This is a description of your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience related to the duties and responsibilities of the position, as well as the strengths you would bring to the assignment. The letter should not exceed two (2) pages.
3. Teaching Philosophy Statement: In one page or less, please share your experience working with student populations typically served by Pima Community College and indicate how that informs your teaching practice and/or philosophy. ** Please attach this document as "other" when uploading/ applying.
4. Unofficial copies of transcripts. These must be:
   1. for all post-secondary degrees you have listed in your application
   2. legible (front and back) and show the name of the regionally accredited institution, the degree conferred, and the page(s) explaining the institution's grading system
   3. attached to the application even if they have been submitted in the past

The selected candidate(s) must provide Faculty Qualifications & Hiring with official (unopened) transcripts and/or official (unopened) foreign transcript evaluation.

Selection Process:

The selection process typically consists of one or two advisory group interview(s), a teaching demonstration, and an administrative interview.

Candidates invited to the interview process will be chosen from those who most closely meet the stated requirements. Meeting these qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

If you have any questions regarding the application process or to request a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please contact faculty-hiring@pima.edu. Office hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Comprehensive Benefits for a Meaningful Career

Pima Community College is proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports the health and well-being of our employees.

Full-time employees are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans and deferred compensation options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid holidays and sick leave

To explore the full range of benefits and plan options, please visit our Benefits Page
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**You must be 18 years or older to apply for this position. Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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**Did you graduate from high school or receive a GED Certificate?

• Yes
• No

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**This position does not provide sponsorship for an employment visa. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa?

• Yes
• No

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**All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. Do you currently reside in or plan to relocate to Arizona?

• Yes
• No

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***What is your highest post-high school degree awarded?

• No formal education after high school - work experience only
• Technical School Program completion - industry or other certificate, no degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None of the above

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*** What was your Major/Concentration for your highest degree completed? (Please use exact wording from your transcript or diploma)
Required Question