ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
At Vaughn College, our mission is to educate and train future leaders in the future-proof 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 students need to succeed in their 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.
Position purpose
Teach undergraduate and graduate management students a variety of management and other subjects, based upon the faculty member’s experience and interests. Subjects include aviation management, artificial intelligence (AI), and environmental sciences.
The ideal candidate will support the college in the teaching and assessment of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. If needed, faculty members may also assist to develop new courses, programs, research and outreach projects and student engagement activities. Minimum qualification is a master’s degree, although a bachelor’s degree may suffice if the applicant has extensive experience in the field.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience Requirements
Professional Skills
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Communicate verbally, through written lessons and exams, update the syllabus to match each semester’s work, keep the class on schedule, assess the students’ accomplishment of stated goals, objectives and outcomes.
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Grade students’ verbal, written, knowledge, skills and exam performance, and complete the grade reports on time.
Work environment and physical functions
The classes may be taught virtually.
Some classes entail classroom work, with electronic podium and whiteboards. Classes will be performed using learning management system (LMS), and courses can be designed to run completely on-line using the LMS, videos, Zoom, etc. 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.Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to (20) twenty pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Part-time
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt
SALARY: The compensation rate for this position is expected to be $900 per lecture hour ($925 per lecture hour if holding a doctoral degree) $625 per lab hour.
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.
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