Adjunct Faculty - HVAC

Baton Rouge Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Medical insurance options

Generous vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Baton Rouge Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for HVAC in the Division of Technical Education. Responsibilities include teaching, advising students, and maintaining professional standards. Minimum qualifications require 3 years of relevant experience, with a preference for teaching experience and industry certifications. This role offers a collaborative work environment and attractive benefits, including multiple medical insurance options, retirement plans, and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Preferred applicants may have industry-based certifications.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned, potentially in various formats including evenings and weekends.
• Advise students and assist with registration and recruitment.
• Participate in faculty evaluation process and attend meetings.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work well with others

Education

Associate Degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Job description

Overview

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks to fill the position of Adjunct Faculty – HVAC in the Division of Technical Education. Adjunct faculty members are responsible for teaching courses as assigned and may be required to teach in the evenings, on weekends, online, or in dual enrollment settings, as needed. Faculty are expected to support the institution’s mission and vision and to abide by the Faculty Handbook and college-wide policies. Adjunct faculty are also expected to maintain currency in their teaching discipline. Adjunct faculty report directly to the Academic Program Manager and/or Department Chair within their respective departments and divisions.

Responsibilities

1. Teaching: 75%
   • Provide learning experiences in accordance with students' needs and abilities
   • Use learning resources to help students learn
   • Assess student learning in accordance with college policy
   • Provide each student with a course syllabus and schedule
   • Maintain a minimum of 10 office hours per week
   • Meet all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe
   • Advise students and assist with registration, orientation, and recruitment as needed
   • Follow the approved master course syllabi
   • Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
   • Submit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by established deadlines
   • Assure that all Industry Based Certification (IBC) and accreditation requirements are maintained
2. Administrative: 10%
   • Notify dean/department chair of absence with course substitution plan in a timely manner
   • Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings
   • Attend convocations and participate in graduation exercise (attired in appropriate academic regalia)
   • Adhere to professional standards of conduct
   • Participate in the faculty evaluation process
3. Service: 5%
   • Contribute to the college and your discipline by collaborating with others and offering your service to the college
   • Represent BRCC and actively engage the community's business and industry
4. Professional Development: 5%
   • Engage in continual professional development activities as it relates to pedagogy, assessment, and faculty area of expertise
5. Other Duties as Assigned: 5%

Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Written and oral communication skills presenting ideas effectively to individuals/groups
• Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization, interacting in a way that inspires trust, confidence, and integrity
• Interpersonal skills to handle student concerns

Proficient

• Organizational skills
• Working knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to convey knowledge and skills to students concisely and accurately

Basic

• Mechanical

Preferred Experience

• Previous teaching experience preferred
• Applicants must possess at least 3 years of Electrical experience as well as industry-based certifications
• The preferred applicant may possess an Associate Degree in any field or be committed to an educational program of study leading to an Associate Degree or higher

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Dynamic reading skills and speaking voice required
• Must be able to generate class materials, reports and master the operation and skills required to maximize productivity through best practices and planning
• Must have excellent leadership, communication, critical thinking, teamwork skills, and be willing to think outside of the box
• Must have an equivalent combination of education, training and on the job experiences to provide students with the knowledge and skills to become successful technicians
• Higher Education teaching experience
• Provide subject matter expertise and counsel

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan, holidays (14 per year), generous vacation and sick leave, and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.

Why Join BRCC?

Baton Rouge Community College offers a collaborative work environment, a commitment to employee development, and the opportunity to support the mission of student success through strong institutional operations.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.