Adjunct Faculty – Mechanical Engineering

Ivy Tech Community College; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College invites applications for Adjunct Faculty to teach engineering courses on a as-needed basis. You will create inclusive learning environments, deliver instruction, and assess student performance within established syllabi.

Responsibilities include delivering courses, using technology to enhance learning, maintaining records, and engaging with students to foster success. The position requires a passion for teaching engineering and flexibility to work evenings or weekends

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Mechanical Engineering.
• Educational degrees must be from a regional accredited institution.
• Passion for teaching in engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use innovative teaching techniques.
• Familiarity with distance learning and technology tools in instruction.
• Ability to use collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods.
• Ability to work with students and colleagues in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment.
• Flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and designs curriculum embracing diversity.
• Uses technology to enhance instructional methods and communicates expectations clearly.
• Adapts lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials as needed.
• Maintains accurate student records, attendance, and timely grades.
• Engages with students regularly to promote inclusive learning experiences.
• Employs assessment techniques to measure course goals and student learning.
• Participates in department meetings and professional development.

Skills

Passion for teaching in engineering

Excellent communication skills

Innovative teaching techniques

Distance learning familiarity

Collaborative learning techniques

Multi-ethnic/multi-cultural engagement

Flexible schedule (evenings/weekends)

Education

Master's degree in engineering or 18 graduate hours in Mechanical Engineering

Degrees from a regional accredited institution

Passion for teaching in engineering

Job description

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with college policy and course objectives.
• Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.
• Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.
• Interact with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with college policies, guidelines and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality educational environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.

Instruction & Student Learning:

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled. Designs curriculum embracing diversity, in all forms, to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio-cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.
• 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, and 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 maintain accurate syllabi that incorporates 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in engineering; or master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Mechanical Engineering.
• All educational degrees must be from a regional accredited institution
• Must have passion for teaching in engineering
• Possesses excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to use innovative teaching techniques
• Familiarity with distance learning and willingness to use technology tools in instruction
• Ability to use collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years college teaching experience
• Minimum two (2) years related industrial experience
• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Pay Rate: $45/hour

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.