C Workshop​/mini-course Instructor; Multiple Engineering and Flight

Position: CSTEP Workshop/mini-course Instructor (Multiple Engineering and Flight)
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

Conducting enrichment workshops for students in the CSTEP Program related to critical engineering concepts.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks (due to COVID-19, some functions may be conducted virtually):

Providing 15 hours of workshops. Generally, this is expected to be over 5 weeks at 3 hours per week.

Planning and delivering workshop content to the students. The content is expected to be related to a topic that is agreed upon by the instructor and the CSTEP project director. As this is an enrichment opportunity, the students are not expected to do out-of-session work.

Assessing students' knowledge on the topic through informal assessments.

Prepare students to report their workshop activities in the CSTEP presentation in Vaughn College Technology Day, CSTEP annual Day of Service and to the CSTEP community.

Provide a final progress report to the Assistant Director and Project Director of the CSTEP program.

Participate in faculty meetings related to the CSTEP program.

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* 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

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering/aviation related field. (Master's/Doctorate preferred.)

• Engineering/aviation industry experience or engineering/aviation teaching experience within the last 5 years.

Professional Skills

• Ability to write in proper business English;

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office;

• Ability to clearly prioritize and organize tasks so that each is completed in an appropriate and timely order.

• Ability to keep, organize and retrieve detailed records on student enrollment and performance.

• Ability to delegate and follow up on tasks as appropriate.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.

• Ability to understand and follow directions.

Work environment and physical functions

This position is located in an office environment. Generally, an employee needs to be able to sit, stand, and navigate within the office area. The office equipment either individually used or shared with a department is the responsibility of all employees.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Salary
$925

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.