Adjunct Instructor, FYI​/FYE

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 First Year Initiatives (FYI
101) and First Year Experience (FYE
101) courses provide students with the essential skillsets to positively influence their success in college. FYE
101 and FYI
101 will assist students in transitioning to the college environment by engaging them collaboratively with Vaughn community while developing a sense of belonging.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Instruct a First Year Initiative/Experience course for one of the following student populations: flight majors, Arthur O. Eve HEOP, Aviation Training Institute (i.e., airframe and power plant), or mixed-major, first year cohorts.
  
  Instruction should be engaging and involve discussions and group exercises.
  
  While some lecture is necessary, the instructor should strike an appropriate balance of in-class methodologies.
• Participate in pre-semester, mid-semester and post-semester curriculum alignment / faculty meetings.
• Formulate lesson plans, presentations and course materials to prepare first-year students for success in college through academic and social integration.
  
  This includes customizing existing content to suit the population of students assigned.
• Share syllabi and curricular innovations with fellow instructors and the Director of Student Success and Graduation Initiatives
• Collaborate with other departments at Vaughn and outside parties in order to bring guest speakers into the FYE/I classroom.
• Submit attendance information, NA census (never attended) information, midterm grades and final student grades via SONIS.

** 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 for FYI
• Bachelor's degree for FYE
• Demonstrated ability to teach a college-level course.
  
  Significant industry experience in one of the areas served by Vaughn College may be considered in lieu of teaching experience. Other relevant higher education experience, such as working with cohorts in a relevant Opportunity Program may also be considered in lieu of teaching experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Zoom.

Professional Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to think critically and logically.
• Makes decisions constructively and strategically.
• Ability to evaluate and guide student progress relevant to fulfilling course objectives and outcomes.

Work environment and physical functions

For in-person instruction, this position is located in a classroom environment. For remote synchronous instruction, this position is conducted via Zoom.

Preferred:

• Doctoral or master's degree in a relevant discipline or in education.
• Experience with functions of academic support (e.g., tutoring, advisement) or student services (e.g., student activities, student clubs).
• For ATI major courses, knowledge of the FAA Airframe…