Institution: Southwest Technical College
Position: Faculty Adjunct - Unmanned Aerial Systems
Last Revised: 05/12/2026
Reports To: Director of Manufacturing
Essential Functions:
- Plans, develops, presents, and supervises learning opportunities for students in accordance with designated and approved course curriculum and assessments.
- With the aid of the Instructional Systems Design team and guided by Advisory Committee feedback, develops curriculum according to defined criteria outlined in the Curriculum Quality Checklist.
- Promotes job readiness, encourages professionalism and good work habits, and assists students in seeking and finding employment.
- Works to meet college program and accreditation standards and requirements, including completion, placement, licensure, membership hours, headcount, certificates awarded, and retention (graduate completers).
- Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly training area by ensuring there are adequate supplies to support continuous instruction; monitoring responsible and safe use of supplies and equipment; and requesting and maintaining equipment as appropriate.
- Orients new students to classroom facilities, technology, and program/classroom performance and behavior expectations, procedures, and safety.
- Supports student participation in Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs).
- Cooperatively develops and works within the assigned program budget.
- Builds and maintains relationships with industry partners, developing and participating in Occupational Advisory Committee(s).
- As applicable, develops work-based learning activities for students, arranges for supervision and evaluation of off-site students, and records and reports progress and completion.
- Participates in professional development opportunities, including training in distance education, if applicable.
- May assist in the development and instruction of custom courses.
- Assures effective two-way communication at all levels of responsibility.
- Participates in department and college meetings as appropriate.
- Seeks always to promote a spirit of collegiality in dealings with college staff.
- Plans, develops, presents, and supervises learning opportunities for students in accordance with designated and approved course curriculum and assessments.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform at a proficient level and to be fully qualified, a person would be expected to have:
- Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Certifications:
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License
- Experience: Minimum three (3) years of industry experience in UAS operations, aviation, aerospace, inspection, surveying, public safety, agriculture, or related field. Demonstrated operational experience under FAA Part 107 regulations.
- Background Check: Must be able to pass a background check.
- Probationary Period: Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of a six (6) month probationary period.
