Adjunct Professor ? Mechanical Electrical (NY, Flushing)

Vaughn College - Flushing, NY

Flushing, NY

Educational Services

About the position

This position requires the knowledge and skills related to mechanical/electrical systems including their function, theory of operation, testing, troubleshooting. Successful candidate will deliver discussion sessions and hold lab exercises associated with specific mechanical and electrical courses.

Responsibilities

• Answer student inquiries through email or a learning management system in an effective manner
• Recommend selection of textbooks and other instructional materials
• Engage in activities that facilitate student achievement of learning outcomes, such as ongoing feedback, and consultation as needed
• Collaborate with appropriate Student Services personnel to address perceived student issues, which may require special attention
• Attend scheduled department meetings, as required
• Hold on-site class instruction and lab exercises on scheduled basis
• Establish and maintain academic and attendance records for student files
• Submit attendance, grades, student evaluations, and all other required documentation and reports per established department procedures and deadlines
• Actively utilize proven student learning and retention techniques acceptable to the college
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom and lab
• Assist Program Coordinator in development of curriculum related course materials and training aids
• Develop and improve discussion material and lab exercises as needed to maintain currency with technological trends
• Help students in acquiring practical skills related to conducting experiments and standardized testing of avionic systems, interpret results and prepare standard lab reports
• Collect assessment related data, prepare course assessment reports and utilize the results of assessment to improve student learning through the course by incorporating suitable action plan
• Work with the lab technician to perform equipment configuration audit and order supplies as needed
• Hold discussion sessions and conduct lab exercises
• Must be able to comply with program continuous improvement efforts and prepare formal course assessment reports as per the procedures established by the department
• Interact professionally with students, faculty and other employees

Requirements

• PhD is preferred. Those with a Master's degree with related industrial experience can be considered for an adjunct position.
• Good written and verbal communication skills including class discussion using presentation software and classroom technology and equipment demonstration skills.
• Familiarity with assessment of student learning outcomes, both course and program levels, according to the standards of Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology are a plus.