Adjunct Instructor, Associate in Engineering (Continuous Posting)

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for the Associate in Engineering program. The role involves delivering courses such as Statics and Engineering Graphics, supervising students in class and labs, and developing teaching materials and assessments.

The instructor will prepare lesson plans, deliver instruction, and participate in program assessment and planning to improve instructional quality. Opportunities to teach online portions may be available.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering or MS with 18 graduate credits in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct courses within the Associates in Engineering curriculum, including Statics and Engineering Graphics.
• Supervise students in classroom, lab, and field trips; develop materials, assignments, projects, and assessments.
• Prepare lesson plans and deliver instruction; align with program goals and outcomes.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to improve instructional quality; pursue professional development.
• Willing to teach some courses online as appropriate.

Skills

Teaching

Assessment

Online instruction

Student supervision

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Moodle

SolidWorks

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, Associate in Engineering (Continuous Posting)

Position Summary Information

Position Title Adjunct Instructor, Associate in Engineering (Continuous Posting)

Employment Category Adjunct

Contract Length N/A

Expected Work Schedule Variable

Anticipated Days Monday - Friday

Anticipated Hours Variable

Anticipated Hours per Week Up to 12 hours

Job Description Summary

Instruct courses such as Statics, Introduction to Engineering, and Engineering Graphics within the Associates in Engineering curriculum. Supervise students in classroom, lab, field trips, and other hands‑on experiences; develop teaching materials, activities, assignments, projects, and assessments for each course taught; prepare lesson plans and deliver instruction to students; abide by policies, standards, goals and objectives of the College, the Division, and the Department; participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation activities to improve the instructional quality of the program; seek opportunities for professional development. Also willing to teach all or portions of some courses online as appropriate.

Duties

• Mastery of Subject Matter – demonstrates thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline; maintains proficiency in the subject matter field through professional development; learns and uses technology to enhance the educational experience, when appropriate.
• Delivery of Instruction – maximizes student learning and success by planning and organizing materials and information useful to the educational process; utilizes, as appropriate, instructional technologies; modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs; encourages the development of critical thinking and communication skills; teaches a course load appropriate to the field or discipline.
• Support Success of the College and Students – becomes familiar with and adheres to College policies and procedures as related to instruction and employment; prepares, distributes and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections as outlined by the program or division; maintains confidentiality of student information; exercises stewardship of college resources and facilities.
• Evaluation of Student Learning – establishes and follows learning objectives that are relevant and meaningful, evaluates student progress in a fair, consistent, and timely manner to support maximum success; maintains accurate records of student performance and submits grades as directed and according to deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree in Engineering Science (or hold a Master’s Degree with 18 credit hours at the graduate level in Engineering) in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer.
• Familiarity with Moodle or similar Learning Management System.
• Familiarity with Solidworks.
• Previous post‑secondary teaching experience.

Sunnicrest Building, 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801

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