Instructor; Summer), HEOP

Position: Instructor (Summer), HEOP
About the Organization
At Vaughn College, our mission is to educate and train future leaders in the futureproof fields of engineering and technology, management and aviation. The college strives to provide a dynamic learning environment built on our aeronautical heritage that inspires a diverse and committed community of students to achieve success as leaders in the industries we serve. Just minutes from Manhattan, Vaughn College is in the heart of New York City in Queens, NY, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport.

Queens is one of New York's most fascinating boroughs and has been ranked as the 'number one' US travel destination and the nation's single most diverse county.

What separates Vaughn College from other institutions is our uniquely committed faculty who come to the classroom with extensive experience in such fields as engineering, manufacturing, aviation, management and communications. Working closely with the industries we serve, Vaughn has developed rigorous curricula that incorporate the latest technology as well as the knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen profession.

We provide traditional degrees as well as professional, technical and certification programs that prepare our graduates for successful careers. Most importantly, a degree from Vaughn College provides the critical, analytical and communication skills that form the foundation for a lifetime of success. Our graduates have gone on to become leaders in many major industries. More than 98 percent of our graduates are employed or continue their education, 78 percent in their field of study, within one year of graduation.

Vaughn College has a six-acre campus and is convenient to major transportation routes. As part of the institution's strategic plan, a 200-bed residential hall has been built, enabling students to live and pursue their chosen field of study on campus.

Description

Position purpose

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of online and classroom instruction and related activities.? The instructor is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day at a minimum, the related activities regarding instruction. An instructor performs all other duties as directed by program supervisor.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

Teach all non-credit classes according to an approved syllabus.

Coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct courses.

Keep active at a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects.

Keep students informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.

Keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.

Maintain accurate and complete records, including attendance records.

Ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled.

Make suggestions to the assistant director concerning the improvement of the curriculum in keeping with the objectives of the program.

Participate in program and curriculum review and development and student learning outcomes initiatives.

Utilize students' learning styles in each class in order to facilitate the best teaching and learning situations.

Incorporate instructional technologies in instructional delivery.

Maximize the learning opportunities for each student.

Refer students to counselors as needed.

** Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• Master's degree in subject matter, education or relevant area.

Professional Skills

• Mastery of subject(s) taught.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of using a computer including:
  Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and the D2L learning management platform.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to communicate with students and staff.
• Ability to collect and…