Sinclair Community College
Instructional System Designer - Unmanned Aerial Systems
Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444
Overview
Job Title Instructional System Designer - Unmanned Aerial Systems Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 05339 Department Unmanned Aerial Systems Job Category Professional Job Type Full-Time Status Regular Job Open Date 10/24/2025 Resume Review Date 11/10/2025 Closing Date 11/09/2025 Open Until Filled No Position Summary
The Instructional System Designer,
Unmanned Aerial Systems
position exists within the Sinclair College National UAS Training and Certification Center to support the development of curriculum focused on Unmanned Aerial System ( UAS ), Advanced Air Mobility ( AAM ), traditional aircraft, and related topics. The Instructional System Designer will design, develop and deliver workforce development courses, as well as credit course content in coordination with faculty and other support offices as appropriate. The position supports revenue generation goals working for the senior personnel in the UAS Department under the supervision of the Associate Director for Advanced Air Mobility Training, Unmanned Aerial Systems.
The potential minimum compensation for this position begins at $58,491.00 and is commensurate with education and experience.
Why work for Sinclair College? The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive: Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs Support for continued training and education, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges. OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution 4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave annually 14 days of annually observed company holidays Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution available High quality programs for work-life balance SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Principal Accountabilities
Designs and develops course content, assignments, assessments, and other learning activities for credit and non-credit courses designed for various modalities including in-person, online, hybrid, and competency-based education ( CBE ) Continually researches best practices in pedagogy and instructional design approaches and shares this current knowledge with UAS Department staff and collaborating faculty as appropriate to various project tasks Uses creativity, imagination, and emerging instructional technologies to bring fresh ideas to the design of robust and engaging curriculum As needed, designs and facilitates learning experiences for workshop instructors and collaborating faculty to prepare them to succeed as curriculum developers Through peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and online resources, read, research, and remain knowledgeable about current issues in the field of in-person, online, CBE , and hybrid learning; in particular, maintain expertise in the pedagogy, theory, and practice of instructional design Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director for Advanced Air Mobility Training, Unmanned Aerial Systems and Executive Director and Chief Research Officer, Unmanned Aerial Systems
Requirements
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in instruction, curriculum development, or technical areas of focus related to UAS and AAM required, master’s degree preferred Minimum of two years of experience in education, training, instruction, or related field required Experience in instructional design for in-person, online, CBE , and hybrid courses (training or teaching) preferred Experience with learning management systems course shell development and maintenance preferred Strong PC skills, including standard office tools and industry specific software packages is required Proven prior strategic planning and project management experience is preferred Experience in modeling and simulation related to UAS and AAM to support development of instructional materials is preferred Experience in data analytics related to UAS and AAM applications to support development of instructional materials is preferred Familiarity with and ability to develop instructional materials leveraging UAS and AAM aircraft and support systems for ground and operational flight instruction is preferred Familiarity with and ability to develop instructional materials leveraging UAS and AAM flight simulators is preferred Familiarity with and ability to develop instructional materials leveraging traditional aircraft flight simulators and flight training devices is preferred Strong organizational and analytical skills are required Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external customers and partners is required Excellent oral and written communication and listening skills, including experience in preparing and delivering proposals, reports, curriculum, and presentations is required Ability to read, research, and comprehend technical and regulatory documents is required Proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships is required U.S. Passport preferred Current Remote Pilot Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) is preferred Current or ability to obtain a FAA Second Class Medical is preferred
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a minimum of a bachelor\'s degree?
Yes No
* Do you have a minimum of 2 years\' relevant work experience?
Yes No
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Other Bachelor\'s Transcript Sinclair Community College Human Resources 444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340 Dayton, Ohio, 45402
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Job Title Instructional System Designer - Unmanned Aerial Systems Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 05339 Department Unmanned Aerial Systems Job Category Professional Job Type Full-Time Status Regular Job Open Date 10/24/2025 Resume Review Date 11/10/2025 Closing Date 11/09/2025 Open Until Filled No Position Summary
The Instructional System Designer,
Unmanned Aerial Systems
position exists within the Sinclair College National UAS Training and Certification Center to support the development of curriculum focused on Unmanned Aerial System ( UAS ), Advanced Air Mobility ( AAM ), traditional aircraft, and related topics. The Instructional System Designer will design, develop and deliver workforce development courses, as well as credit course content in coordination with faculty and other support offices as appropriate. The position supports revenue generation goals working for the senior personnel in the UAS Department under the supervision of the Associate Director for Advanced Air Mobility Training, Unmanned Aerial Systems.
The potential minimum compensation for this position begins at $58,491.00 and is commensurate with education and experience.
Why work for Sinclair College? The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive: Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs Support for continued training and education, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges. OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution 4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave annually 14 days of annually observed company holidays Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution available High quality programs for work-life balance SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Principal Accountabilities
Designs and develops course content, assignments, assessments, and other learning activities for credit and non-credit courses designed for various modalities including in-person, online, hybrid, and competency-based education ( CBE ) Continually researches best practices in pedagogy and instructional design approaches and shares this current knowledge with UAS Department staff and collaborating faculty as appropriate to various project tasks Uses creativity, imagination, and emerging instructional technologies to bring fresh ideas to the design of robust and engaging curriculum As needed, designs and facilitates learning experiences for workshop instructors and collaborating faculty to prepare them to succeed as curriculum developers Through peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and online resources, read, research, and remain knowledgeable about current issues in the field of in-person, online, CBE , and hybrid learning; in particular, maintain expertise in the pedagogy, theory, and practice of instructional design Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director for Advanced Air Mobility Training, Unmanned Aerial Systems and Executive Director and Chief Research Officer, Unmanned Aerial Systems
Requirements
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in instruction, curriculum development, or technical areas of focus related to UAS and AAM required, master’s degree preferred Minimum of two years of experience in education, training, instruction, or related field required Experience in instructional design for in-person, online, CBE , and hybrid courses (training or teaching) preferred Experience with learning management systems course shell development and maintenance preferred Strong PC skills, including standard office tools and industry specific software packages is required Proven prior strategic planning and project management experience is preferred Experience in modeling and simulation related to UAS and AAM to support development of instructional materials is preferred Experience in data analytics related to UAS and AAM applications to support development of instructional materials is preferred Familiarity with and ability to develop instructional materials leveraging UAS and AAM aircraft and support systems for ground and operational flight instruction is preferred Familiarity with and ability to develop instructional materials leveraging UAS and AAM flight simulators is preferred Familiarity with and ability to develop instructional materials leveraging traditional aircraft flight simulators and flight training devices is preferred Strong organizational and analytical skills are required Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external customers and partners is required Excellent oral and written communication and listening skills, including experience in preparing and delivering proposals, reports, curriculum, and presentations is required Ability to read, research, and comprehend technical and regulatory documents is required Proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships is required U.S. Passport preferred Current Remote Pilot Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) is preferred Current or ability to obtain a FAA Second Class Medical is preferred
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a minimum of a bachelor\'s degree?
Yes No
* Do you have a minimum of 2 years\' relevant work experience?
Yes No
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Other Bachelor\'s Transcript Sinclair Community College Human Resources 444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340 Dayton, Ohio, 45402
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