Adjunct - Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology

Columbus State Community College; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College is seeking an Adjunct instructor for Electro‑Mechanical Engineering Technology. This part-time role involves providing quality instruction, supporting student learning, and maintaining a respectful classroom environment.

Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree or higher in a relevant field and have the ability to engage students effectively. Competitive compensation of $55.88 per contact hour applies.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree in Electro‑Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field.
• Three years of experience working in the field OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical‑Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Must have a State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses and ensures oversight of the curriculum.
• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere for active learning.
• Advises students about programs, careers, or transfer options.

Skills

Instruction and Student Learning

Use of Technology

Student Engagement

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electro‑Mechanical Engineering Technology or related

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical‑Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job description

The Adjunct – Electro‑Mechanical Engineering Technology provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair or other leadership members. The incumbent must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material.

Responsibilities

• Instruction & Student Learning: Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies; maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross‑college, and instructor requirements.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Advises potential or current students within the discipline about the program, career, or transfer options available to assist with degree completion.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree in Electro‑Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience working in the field OR Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical‑Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience working in the field.
• Must have a State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).
• A preference will be given to those who can teach evenings and weekends.
• An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.

Compensation

Compensation: $55.88 per contact hour.

Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour.

Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week.

Full Time/Part Time: Part time.

EEO Statement

STATEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 3345.0216 Columbus State educates students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth. Our duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions. Columbus State does not require, favor, disfavor, or prohibit speech or lawful assembly. Columbus State seeks 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. Columbus State’s 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.

ADA Accommodation Statement

Columbus State Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits or privileges of employment, please contact our ADA Office at [e-mail].

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check and/or MVR check as well as a 10-panel drug screen required during the pre‑employment process (required for most positions).