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Course Facilitator (Coadjutant) - National Transit Institute (Transit Planning and Environment)Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates will participate in a teaching session to ensure they have the skills required to facilitate a course. This can be accomplished during the interview process -virtually or in-person.

Position InformationDepartment

National Transport Institute

Salary Details

$190/hour

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

The National Transit Institute ( NTI ), at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks to hire instructors who can teach a range of topics in our Transit Planning course series (Introduction to Transportation Conformity, Introduction to Transit Service Planning, State and Metropolitan Transportation Programming, Ridership Forecasting, Transit Noise and Vibration etc.) to professionals in the public transit industry. The instructors will present course materials and assist with other requirements related to course instruction.

The National Transit Institute ( NTI ) was established under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to develop, promote, and deliver training and educational programs for the public transit industry. NTI identifies needs and promotes, develops, and delivers high-quality training programs and instructional materials through cooperative partnerships with the federal government, the transit industry, educational institutions, and related associations.

NTI’s federally funded training programs are offered virtually and in-person by high-skilled course facilitators with industry expertise. NTI course facilitators are responsible for providing effective and engaging learning experiences, virtually and in-person, through the presentation of course materials, leading experiential learning activities, facilitating group discussions, and performing a variety of training administrative functions. NTI course facilitators are also required to leverage their industry knowledge and expertise to serve as a subject matter expert for the development of course content.

Position Status

Part Time

QualificationsMinimum Education and Experience

Candidates must have a minimum of seven years of experience in the public transportation industry; experience facilitating trainings, programs, meetings, etc. in-person and virtually; and experience serving as a subject matter expert in the areas of transit service planning, transportation conformity, ridership forecasting with STOPS , and other organizational practices that ensure compliance with federal requirements. Candidates must also have experience contributing to content development.

Certifications/LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The candidate must have a thorough understanding of the operation of public transportation and the delivery of transportation services to the public. Must possess experience in the public transit industry related to public involvement in transportation decision making, the transportation planning process, and state and metropolitan transportation programming. Must be able to clearly communicate and train on federal compliance requirements.

Candidates must possess experience with in-person and virtual facilitation, while utilizing associated tools and best practices, including, but not limited to, virtual platforms (Zoom and MS Teams), experiential learning activities, and classroom management. Candidates should be able to collaborate with course designers as subject matter experts to support the development of course content.

Preferred Qualifications

Laptops, computers, AV equipment, projectors, virtual meeting/facilitation platforms (including launching polls and breakout rooms), training evaluation tools and other associated facilitation tools.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be able to stand and talk for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to present course information and materials for prolonged periods of time, with minimal breaks, both in-person and virtually.

Must be available to travel throughout the U.S. to facilitate in-person courses. Must have access to high-speed Internet to facilitate virtual courses.

OverviewStatementSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Candidates will participate in a teaching session to ensure they have the skills required to facilitate a course. This can be accomplished during the interview process -virtually or in-person.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific QuestionsRequired Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

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