Workforce Development and Community Education Control Tower Operator Instructor

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New Yorks finest two-year colleges located in upstate New Yorks vibrant and growing Capital Region with easy access to Boston NYC the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality comprehensive education for transfer career training and workforce development in a student-centered environment serving students from a wide range of backgrounds. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science aviation culinary music and liberal arts and serves more than 5000 take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

Workforce Development and Community Education offers a variety of programs that provide students with the knowledge and skills to engage the workforce directly. The Control Tower Operator program offers students the opportunity to become one of the next generations of air traffic control specialists beginning in contract tower facilities which could lead to positions within the cornerstone of teaching is student success so our classes regularly incorporate equitable teaching and learning position will empower our students to achieve success by helping them develop their competencies through innovative education. Reporting to the Executive Director for the Center for Aviation Sciences in Workforce Development and Community Education (WFD&CE) the Aviation Instructor position provides part-time course instruction in a specific content area. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have a background which includes training on high fidelity simulator training to include one on one instruction and debrief and experience implementing student-centered instructional strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instruction to students in the High Fidelity Simulator and oversee hands on instruction.
• Provide instruction to students in ground and local procedures and regulations.
• Prepare course work and develop the syllabus for each course assigned in accordance with established SUNY Schenectady approved curriculum and course outlines.
• Teach the depth and scope of course content using engaging classroom methods to support students mastery of course Student Learning Outcomes.
• Assist students in achieving proficiency in ground and local air traffic control operations as well as provide feedback and evaluation. The position may be required to work with community funding and industry partners.
• Model lifelong learning focus on consistent improvement of instructional practice (engage as a reflective practitioner) and actively engage in independent and college offered professional development to increase knowledge in ones content area and teaching methods.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current or previous Air Traffic Controller certification
• Three (3) years as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) in the specialty area
• A Bachelors degree OR
• An Associate degree with five (5) or more years career relevant experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for students from a wide range of backgrounds

Preferred Requirements:

• At least one year of experience in teaching preferably at the community college level (or comparable professional experience); either one on one instructor or classroom experience
• Experience in utilizing differentiated instructional strategies
• Experience with virtual online instruction and simulator training

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
• This position requires an on campus presence
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and/or certifications.
• Workforce Development and Community Education is currently accepting applications for possible openings. We maintain a file of potential candidates so that in the event of an opportunity we can contact desirable candidates.

Salary: $60/hour

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

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Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed SUNY Schenectady employment application
• At least three professional references

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SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.