View Job description for Teaching Assistant, UAS

Reports To:

Dean School of Industry Engineering and Trades

Position Status:

Part-Time Non-Benefited (non-student)

Posted Pay Range:

$26.00 - $31.83

About CWI

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is committed to empowering students to succeed by providing affordable accessible education that strengthens the local and global workforce.

CWI offers career-focused programs and degrees designed to prepare students for in-demand careers while providing flexible options exceptional value and support every step of the way.

Position Summary

The Teaching Assistant Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) supports the UAS Instructor in delivering hands-on engaging instruction in the classroom and skills lab. This position helps students develop practical knowledge and skills in unmanned aerial systems while promoting safe effective and compliant flight operations.

The Teaching Assistant assists with instructional preparation lab activities student assessment and feedback equipment and supply management and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Main Performance Objectives

Support Hands-On UAS Instruction

• Assist the UAS Instructor with classroom and skills lab instruction.
• Demonstrate and reinforce UAS concepts procedures and practical skills.
• Support student learning through hands-on activities involving fixed-wing and rotorcraft operations.
• Provide students with clear timely feedback on their progress and performance.

Promote Safe and Compliant UAS Operations

• Help ensure students and program activities follow CWI State of Idaho FAA and applicable industry requirements.
• Monitor compliance with UAS lab rules safety procedures and established operating practices.
• Identify communicate and help resolve safety classroom or laboratory concerns.

Support Program and Lab Operations

• Prepare and organize instructional materials equipment and supplies.
• Assist with efficient use and maintenance of program resources.
• Work with the UAS Instructor to identify supply needs and address equipment or program deficiencies.
• Help maintain an organized productive and effective learning environment.

Foster Student Success and Engagement

• Maintain positive and professional relationships with students instructors and facility staff.
• Encourage active student participation and engagement in the educational process.
• Help maintain an effective classroom and laboratory environment.
• Apply strong communication problem-solving and decision-making skills to support student success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current FAA Part 107 Certification.
• Working knowledge of:
• Pixhawk flight controllers.
• Mission Planner software.
• Fixed-wing and rotorcraft operations.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical and course-related information.
• Ability to effectively support adult learners in a classroom and hands-on laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of fundamental UAS concepts practices and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with laptop computers Microsoft Office and classroom presentation technology.
• Flexibility to teach on varying days or schedules as needed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Instructions for Applicants

All successful candidates must reside within Idaho. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other applicable legally protected status.