Adjunct Aviation Airplane Instructor

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Working Title:

Adjunct Aviation Airplane Instructor

Institution:

Rochester Community and Technical College

Tech College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

218: Non-Unit

City:

Rochester

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

Job Description

Rochester Community and Technical College is seeking an Adjunct Aviation Instructor to teach in the Aviation Pilot program for the Fall 26' semester. This position may include instruction in ground school and other aviation-related coursework.

The Adjunct Aviation Instructor will provide instruction in Aviation Pilot program courses. Teaching assignments may include topics such as Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, and CFI ground school courses, as well as Advanced Aircraft Systems or Aviation Human Factors. The successful candidate will demonstrate competency in aviation instruction and a strong commitment to student learning.

Start date for this position is 8/24/2026.

Applications will be accepted until filled with initial review starting May 4th, 2026.

Salary Range:

Per contract / Adjunct faculty salary schedule

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid occupational experience as a pilot and/or flight instructor, including a minimum of 200 hours of dual instruction.
• 1 year of this work experience must be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field.
• The recency requirement will be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
• Must also hold Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) credentials.

Preferred Qualification

Competency to teach Aviation Pilot program courses such as:

• Private Pilot ground school
• Instrument ground school
• Commercial ground school
• CFI ground school
• Advanced Aircraft Systems
• Aviation Human Factors.
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience is preferred.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Varies

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Established in 1915, Rochester Community and Technical College is the largest higher education provider in the fastest-growing city in Minnesota, serving more than 7,500 students a year in credit courses and nearly 4,000 in non-credit continuing and workforce education programs. RCTC combines the best in liberal arts, technical, and life-long learning with more than 70 credit-based programs and over 100 credential options. RCTC’s expansive 518-acre campus includes university partnerships, a diverse student body, and a vibrant student life program. RCTC provides a unique learning environment that offers the feel of a four-year university campus with the commitment to access and opportunity of a two-year college.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is the third-largest system of higher education in the United States. It is comprised of 30 two-year colleges, seven four-year state universities with a total of 54 campuses located in 47 Minnesota communities. The System serves approximately 350,000 students each year and produces 38,000 graduates annually. For more information about the Minnesota State system, please view its website at www.MinnState.edu.

Application Process

Applications will ONLY be accepted through the online application process. No paper applications will be considered.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

08-18-2026

Position End Date:

06-30-2027

Open Date:

04-13-2026

Close Date:

05-05-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Amanda Renee Melin

Posting Contact Email:

amanda.melin@rctc.edu