Adjunct Faculty – Mechanical Engineering

Ivy Tech Community College; North Carolina; On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Educational benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in North Carolina to deliver courses, design inclusive curricula, and assess student learning. This part-time role emphasizes using technology to support instruction, maintaining records, and collaborating with colleagues to support diverse learners.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in engineering (or a Master’s with 18 graduate hours in Mechanical Engineering) from a regionally accredited institution and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering from a regional accredited institution.
• 18 graduate semester hours in Mechanical Engineering if only Master’s.
• Passion for teaching engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Innovative teaching techniques for diverse learning needs.
• Familiarity with distance learning and educational technology.
• Collaborative learning approaches for a multi‑ethnic student body.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses as scheduled and design inclusive curricula.
• Use technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Adapt lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials as needed.
• Maintain accurate student records and grades.
• Engage with students regularly to enhance learning experience.
• Demonstrate effective teaching strategies to engage students.
• Interact professionally with students and colleagues and follow college policies.
• Maintain a safe, quality educational environment.
• Promote inclusive environment reflecting diversity of students and staff.

Skills

Teaching ability

Technology-enhanced instruction

Student engagement

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Regional accreditation of institution

Passion for teaching engineering

Excellent communication

Innovative teaching techniques

Distance learning familiarity

Collaborative learning methods

Flexible schedule (evenings/weekends)

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

* All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript

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.