Adjunct - Civil Engineering Technology

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 795,564 - 1,133,076; Part time

Job summary

A leading community college in Ohio is seeking a qualified Adjunct Faculty to deliver high-quality instruction in construction and design courses. Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, along with industry experience. The role, focused on fostering student engagement and success, provides compensation of $700 per lecture hour and requires availability for varied semester positions. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work within a diverse academic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or related field or Associate's Degree and equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of industry or business experience in the teaching subject area.
• Experience with online teaching in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing a conducive classroom environment.
• Provide clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines.
• Complete grade books, final grade sheets, and other assessments on a timely basis.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit Architecture

Job description

Overview

Classroom instruction for courses in the following areas:

• Fundamentals of Construction, Building and Structural Design
• Use of CAD for construction plans including design of mechanical, HVAC, and lighting systems for buildings
• Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Construction processes, including project documentation, building methods and materials, estimating, and scheduling
• Surveying equipment and fundamentals of civil and site design, including boundary resolution, subdivision design, geographic information systems (GIS), and global positioning systems (GPS)
• Computer Software used in the Building Industry including AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Revit Structure, Civil 3D and ARC GIS. Also Building Information Models for Construction, Estimating, and Scheduling Software.

Adjunct Faculty Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
• Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons. Note preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course
• Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved, standardized syllabus
• Provide Interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting
• Suitably challenge, engage, serve and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect
• Complete grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments and final exam assessments on a timely basis
• Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.
• Maintain a paper or electronic record (i.e., spreadsheet or grade book) of each student's progress and has it available upon request by students and/or appropriate College personnel.
• Facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment.
• Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process.
• Design, administer, and grade examinations to assess achievement of course objectives as identified in the syllabus and as approved by the Academic Dean.
• Complete as directed all end of term responsibilities, including submission of final grades, copies of exams, attendance records, and all other designated materials to the Academic Office.
• Consult with the academic area chair or other appropriate College personnel on questions or issues involving course curricula, instructional strategies, and College policies and procedures.
• Respond to requests (e.g., from students, academic area chairs, department heads, committee chairs, Records Office) in a timely and thorough manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or related field or Associate's Degree and equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years industry or business experience in the teaching subject area.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to act effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to interact successfully with academic as well as business and regulatory personnel.
• Some night or weekend hours may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Professional Licensure in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or related field.
• Previous teaching experience in an academic environment.
• 5 years' industry or business applied experience in the teaching subject area.
• Experience with on-line teaching and/or instruction in higher education.
• Experience working with students from diverse academic backgrounds and life experiences.
• Ability to build or enhance proficiency in the use of diverse methods of classroom technology, and innovative instructional/academic support systems and programs.

Desired Competencies

• Exhibits strong communication skills and serves as a role model for students in this area.
• Is fully committed to the mission and values of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.
• Demonstrates success and commitment as a team player.
• Utilizes constructive feedback as an opportunity for growth and handles conflict and criticism effectively.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment that is respectful and promotes the interests of students first, while setting appropriate expectations for student growth and success.
• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills
• Computer based software, analytical, and report writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
• Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents.
• Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision
• Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual.

Details

Position available: Varies by semester

Compensation: $700.00 per lecture hour for new adjuncts

Contractual Affiliation: N/A

Exempt Classification: Non-Exempt

Status: Part time

Cincinnati State is an E-Verify employer:

• If you're hired, you must complete a Form I-9, which verifies your identity and your legal right to work in the U.S.
• You'll need to provide original, acceptable documents—no photocopies—to complete the I-9 process.
• A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: USCIS I-9 website

Candidate notification: Please note that due to the high volume of candidates applying for adjunct positions, we will only follow up with candidates who are being considered for an interview. Please be assured that we will keep your resume on file.

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT

• The institution declares that it will educate students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth.
• The institution declares that its duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions.
• The institution declares its commitment to not requiring, favoring, disfavoring, or prohibiting speech or lawful assembly.
• The institution declares it is committed to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community.
• The institution declares that its duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.