Job Summary:

Adjunct Positions are filled by semester on an as needed basis. Applicants in this applicant pool are reviewed when the department has an immediate need to fill a vacancy.  Review of applications will then stop for the semester once the vacancy has been filled.

Lansing Community College’s Technical Careers Division provides over 30 innovative program areas. Our collaborative and flexible team environment works with the local, regional, and national community for the success of every student. We believe in each other and find joy in our work, never stop learning or growing and we are guided by strong character, ethics, and integrity. We make a difference. Our dedication to diversity, inclusion, and universal access underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive educational culture. If you seek an opportunity to work with a great team of faculty and staff committed to student success in a professionally driven environment, then consider the following opportunity.

Employee functions as an adjunct instructor in the Aviation Maintenance Program, serving as the primary source of instruction in the classroom or workshop to teach courses in Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 licensure and in related courses. Must be able to effectively communicate and demonstrate knowledge of the specific technical skills required in all areas of unmanned air systems, to include general drone operation, current Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot License (UAS Part 107), flying private aircraft subjects. The successful candidate will be able to adjust instructional technique as required by a student’s learning style while maintaining a positive learning environment. Must have to the ability to collaborate with students and peers to establish a safe environment where safety is not compromised and discipline strictly enforced. This position requires in-person and evening availability.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum two (2) years relevant industry experience; OR Associate’ Degree in a related field and minimum five (5) years relevant industry experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and minimum seven (7) years of relevant industry experience.

FAA Title 14 CFR Part 107 drone license


IMPORTANT: If an educational degree is required for this position, unofficial copies of transcripts from each institution of higher learning where either a degree has been conferred or coursework completed are required documents that must be submitted as part of the online application process.

Applicants with foreign education credentials (i.e. earned degree and related to this position) must contact a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) credential evaluation services (www.naces.org) and request an academic transcript evaluation. Three of NACES member credential evaluation services are: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://www.ece.org/) ; World Education Services, Inc.(https://www.wes.org/) ; International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (https://ierf.org/). The credential evaluation must be submitted with the application materials.


REMEMBER: If an educational degree is required for this position, applications lacking these required documents will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching and/or experience training drone usage in a K-12, college, workplace training, or apprenticeship program.

Experience teaching online.

Bachelor’s Degree

Private Pilot’s License

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