Adjunct Faculty - HVAC

Recent Jobs; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) invites applications for Adjunct Faculty - HVAC in the Division of Technical Education. Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned and may teach evenings, weekends, online, or in dual enrollment settings to support BRCC's mission.

Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their discipline, provide syllabi and schedules, and keep accurate grade/attendance records while advising students and participating in program activities as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in HVAC or electrical fields.
• Ability to teach evenings, weekends, online, or in dual enrollment settings.
• Must maintain currency in teaching discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned and provide syllabi/schedules.
• Maintain minimum 10 office hours per week and keep records.
• Notify dean/department chair of absences and attend meetings; participate in evaluation.
• Engage in professional development and adhere to college policies.
• Other duties as assigned by BRCC within the division.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Conveying knowledge clearly

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - HVAC

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Building Trade Expertise, Creating Pathways to Skilled Careers and Workforce Success

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks to fill the position of Adjunct Faculty - HVAC is located 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.

Key Responsibilities

I. 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.

II. 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

III. 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

IV. Professional Development: 5%

• Engage in continual professional development activities as it relates to pedagogy, assessment, and faculty area of expertise

V. Other Duties as Assigned: 5%

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Advanced

• 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 any student concerns

Proficient

• Organizational skills
• Working knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to convey knowledge and skills to students conveying ideas and facts 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 the 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

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.