Adjunct, Engineering

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College is looking for an Adjunct faculty member in Engineering to teach courses based on disciplinary needs. This role involves developing course materials, assessing student progress, and engaging students in critical thinking.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Engineering or a related field and demonstrate strong public speaking skills. Commitment to the community college mission and fostering diverse perspectives in the classroom is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong public speaking and communication skills.
• Master's degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes.
• Engage students in critical thinking and communication skills.
• Assess student work and submit grades timely.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Commitment to community college mission

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Adjunct Job Title

Adjunct, Engineering

Adjunct Job Description

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. Adjunct faculty develop and/or present course materials as requested by their supervisor and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to adhere to College requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant and scholarly and artistic tools and practices available in the discipline.
• Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of critical essential communication skills.
• Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
• Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
• Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Student Success Alert notification process.
• Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
• Online course instructors will respond to student email inquiries within 24-36 hours.
• Use the FCC email account provided for them to communicate with the College, faculty, staff, and students. Share this information with their students.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline with at least 15 graduate credits in the relevant subject area (or closely related graduate coursework).
• Demonstrated strong public speaking, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to the community college mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience, which may include college-level instruction, graduate teaching assistantships, or other related teaching experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values engagement and belonging in students and staff and strongly encourages members from historically under‑represented groups to apply.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.