Adjunct Building Construction Technology

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional community college in Allegheny County is seeking faculty to teach and develop curriculum. Responsibilities include assessing student performance and collaborating on program reviews. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, five years of industry-relevant experience, and degrees from accredited institutions. This position emphasizes ongoing professional development and adherence to college goals.

Qualifications

• Five years' work experience and certifications required by industry.
• Knowledge of pedagogy and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop curriculum for courses.
• Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
• Collaborate in program reviews and curriculum revisions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of industry-related software and systems

Education

Degrees from an accredited institution

Post-secondary teaching experience

Job description

General Summary

The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Five years' work experience and certifications required by industry.
• Applicants for teaching assignments are expected to have strong communication skills.
• Applicants are expected to have post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Duties

1. The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
2. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
3. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
4. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
6. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
7. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
8. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
9. Support the college's goals.
10. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances.

How to apply

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to the College careers site.