Instructor (Summer), HEOP at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology – Flushing, New York

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

1. Teach all non-credit classes according to an approved syllabus.
2. Coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct courses.
3. Keep active at a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects.
4. Keep students informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
5. Keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
6. Maintain accurate and complete records, including attendance records.
7. Ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled.
8. Make suggestions to the assistant director concerning the improvement of the curriculum in keeping with the objectives of the program.
9. Participate in program and curriculum review and development and student learning outcomes initiatives.
10. Utilize students' learning styles in each class in order to facilitate the best teaching and learning situations.
11. Incorporate instructional technologies in instructional delivery.
12. Maximize the learning opportunities for each student.
13. 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 interpret data.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to resolve conflict among students.
• A working knowledge of how to appropriately interact with students.

Work environment and physical functions

This position is located in a classroom/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.

Compensation

The compensation for this position is to be paid via a $3,000 stipend.