Careers Job Description
General Description
We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Tech Instructors to join our program under the CUNY Department of Labor Strengthening Community Colleges grant. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction and support to New Yorkers seeking to reskill or upskill into higher-paying jobs in various technical fields. This includes positions for the following roles: Project Management Google Certificate, UX/UI Google Certificate Instructor, Google IT Certificate Instructor, Software Engineering Instructor, Data Analytics Google Certificate Instructor, and Amazon AWS Cloud Computing Instructor Teaching Assistant/Instructor. As instructors, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive and engaging courses to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their respective fields.
Responsibilities:
1. Instructional Delivery: Facilitate both synchronous and asynchronous courses in your respective field, utilizing effective teaching methodologies and techniques to ensure student comprehension and engagement.
2. Curriculum Development: Develop new or update existing curriculum to design and update course content, instructional materials, and assessments that align with industry standards and best practices as well as for credit for prior learning.
3. Student Support: Provide guidance and support to students, offering feedback on assignments, projects, and exercises, and assisting them in overcoming challenges or obstacles.
4. Online Technology Proficiency: Utilize online platforms and tools effectively to deliver remote instruction, engage with students, and facilitate collaborative learning experiences.
5. Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: Apply culturally responsive teaching strategies to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that values diversity and addresses the needs of a diverse student population.
6. Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest trends, advancements, and emerging practices in your respective field, incorporating relevant industry knowledge into the curriculum and instruction.
7. Assess Student Progress: Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, projects, and other assessments, providing constructive feedback to support their growth and development.
8. Technical Assistance: For the Amazon AWS Cloud Computing Instructor Teaching Assistant/Instructor role, assist the lead instructor in delivering courses, providing technical support, troubleshooting, and engaging students in practical exercises.
9. Other duties as assigned.
Other Duties
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Field-specific Expertise: Strong knowledge and expertise in your respective field, including proficiency in relevant tools, technologies, and industry standards. Industry-related credentials and/or certifications are preferred.
- Teaching Experience: Prior experience as an instructor or facilitator, preferably in an educational or training setting, with a proven track record of delivering effective and engaging instruction.
- Online Teaching Skills: Proficiency in utilizing online platforms and technologies to deliver remote instruction and support student learning.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse student needs and learning styles, employing various instructional strategies.
- Collaboration: Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, contribute to curriculum development, and share best practices.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy, with the ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Continuous Learning: Commitment to professional growth, staying updated with industry trends, new technologies, and pedagogical approaches.
Note: Applicants should specify their preferred role(s) and provide relevant qualifications and experience in their application including a cover letter and resume. Successful candidates may be assigned to one or more specific roles based on their expertise and program needs.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
CEWD
Part Time
$50.00-$70.00
12.00-19.00
Oct 01, 2024 (Or Until Filled)