Adjunct Faculty - Mechanical Engineering

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Carolina University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in Mechanical Engineering to teach courses as needed. Responsibilities include preparing materials, delivering lectures, supervising labs, guiding projects, and assessing student work.

Course assignments depend on departmental need and candidate background. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a related master's with disciplinary concentration, plus industry experience in the discipline.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a master's degree with a concentration in the discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline). Industry experience in the discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as required by the department, preparing teaching materials and giving lectures.
• Oversee laboratories, project work, grading, and developing assessment mechanisms.
• Course assignments will be determined by department need and candidate background.

Education

Master's degree in teaching discipline or master's with concentration in discipline

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Mechanical Engineering

Posting Details

Classification Title: Adjunct Faculty

Working Title: Adjunct Faculty - Mechanical Engineering

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications

Position Summary: Candidates will teach courses as required by the department. Teaching will normally entail preparing teaching materials, giving lectures, overseeing laboratories, project work, grading, and/or developing assessment mechanisms. Course assignments will be determined by department need and candidate background.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a master's degree with a concentration in the discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline). Industry experience in the discipline required.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with extensive practical laboratory and experimentation background are highly desirable.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Research Statement

Supplemental Questions

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