Adjunct Faculty, Aviation Sheetmetal Instructor Future Ready Center

This is more than a teaching opportunity—it's a chance to shape the future of aviation. At WSU Tech, our Aviation Sheetmetal program prepares students with the hands-on skills needed to build and assemble aircraft components for one of the nation's most essential industries.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction in aviation sheetmetal assembly
• Teach blueprint interpretation, measuring, layout, drilling, riveting, fastening, assembly, and industry safety practices
• Demonstrate industry techniques while reinforcing quality, precision, and attention to detail
• Evaluate student performance and provide meaningful coaching and feedback
• Prepare students for careers in today's aviation manufacturing industry
• Share practical knowledge, workplace expectations, and real-world experiences
• Foster professionalism, teamwork, and a safety-first mindset
• Support an engaging, inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed
• Help ensure instruction reflects current aviation manufacturing practices
• Collaborate with faculty and industry partners to strengthen workforce readiness
• Contribute to a program that supports the region's growing aerospace industry

Requirements

• Professional experience in aviation sheetmetal assembly, aircraft manufacturing, aircraft structures, or a related aviation field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate industry best practices in a hands-on learning environment
• Commitment to student success and workplace safety

Preferred:

• Previous teaching, mentoring, or training experience
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Spanish-speaking ability is highly valued

Benefits

WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents, and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community.

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Pay

$32.00 per hour