Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $22.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Adjunct faculty compensation
Flexible teaching environment
Opportunity to collaborate with academic departments
Engaging and supportive classroom setting
Professional development opportunities
Access to institutional resources
Networking with industry and education professionals

Job Description

Vaughn College is a renowned institution dedicated to providing specialized education in aviation and engineering disciplines. With a commitment to fostering student success and community engagement, the college offers a range of programs designed to equip students with the skills necessary to thrive in their academic and professional careers. Vaughn College values an inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can develop a strong sense of belonging and achieve their full potential through comprehensive support and innovative curriculum designs.

The role of the First Year Initiatives (FYI101) and First Year Experience (FYE101) instructor is vital in supporting new students' tr... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Master's degree for FYI
  • Bachelor's degree for FYE
  • Demonstrated ability to teach a college-level course
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Zoom
  • Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
  • Ability to think critically and logically
  • Ability to evaluate and guide student progress relevant to fulfilling course objectives and outcomes

Job Qualifications

  • 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
  • Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
  • 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

Job Duties

  • 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 powerplant), or mixed-major, first year cohorts
  • Instruction should be engaging and involve discussions and group exercises
  • 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
  • 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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