Unmanned Aircraft Systems Residential Faculty

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Residential Faculty

Job ID : 321923

Location : Chandler-Gilbert Comm College

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$51,774 - $99,673 / annually DOE

Grade

001

Work Calendar

9 Months

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Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD :

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package :

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off : Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension , including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans : 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs :

Job Summary

This position begins in January, 2026.

Chandler-Gilbert Community College is seeking to hire an Unmanned Aircraft Systems residential faculty to join the Aviation division.

The selected candidate will work in a various environment to develop and teach unmanned aircraft systems courses in multiple modalities. This full-time faculty member will participate in division and program projects, actively participate on college and district committees, co-chair an industry advisory council, and engage in opportunities to enhance professional growth. The Unmanned Aircraft Systems faculty member will provide leadership to adjunct and dual enrollment faculty, use instructional technologies, and incorporate active learning techniques.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems teaching assignments may include core technologies and system architecture of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs), and operations within the architecture of the current national airspace and knowledge of federal aviation regulations.

Essential Functions

Supervises and instructs a various population of students, including students in high school bridge programs, in a classroom and / or lab setting, online or hybrid, accelerated, and / or other alternative schedules and formats; uses active learning strategies to engage students in learning and promotes student success; facilitates student learning, retention, and achievement; incorporates instructional technology and employs alternative delivery or scheduling techniques where appropriate.

Develops instructional materials and curriculum; develops written syllabi / course outlines and course materials; assesses and evaluates knowledge of subject matter taught and monitors students' scholastic records; prepares and grades examinations or other learning activities; participates in division and college assessment and program review processes; uses assessment and evaluation results to improve instruction and student learning.

Maintains office hours to assist, tutor, and advise students to promote learning, citizenship, and personal development; works with students outside of the classroom on instructional activities and projects; develops and cultivates relationships with high school and university institutions to develop and promote transfer pathways for students; cultivates relationships with business and industry to identify new programs and work skills and develops internship and co-op opportunities. Performs dual enrollment supervision and faculty observations as required.

Remains current with new trends and developments in the field through technology, research, reading / studying the literature, attendance at conferences, courses, seminars and / or workshops; develops and enhances knowledge of teaching and learning; participates in college and district activities, including department / division meetings, committees, workshops and projects; contributes to the academic life and mission of the college; demonstrates intercultural competence in interactions with students, staff, and the community; maintains a team approach in collaborating with faculty, staff, and students.

Minimum Qualifications

For occupational disciplines, a combination of education and / or experience is required to qualify. A faculty may qualify with any of the following :

Three (3) years of occupational experience in the field to be taught and a Bachelor's degree or higher OR

A Master's degree or higher in the teaching field OR

A Master's degree or higher in any field with 18 graduate credits in the teaching field OR

A Master's degree or higher in any field with a combination of 24 upper division and / or graduate credits in the teaching field

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher, with preference in unmanned aircraft systems, aviation, or engineering.

Special Working Conditions

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

If you qualify based solely on the five (5) years of work experience in the field to be taught, unofficial transcripts will not be required.

MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the application. Transcripts from non U.S. institutions must be translated and evaluated and provided with application material.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before October 19, 2025 to be considered.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states : "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

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