Adjunct Professor - Engineering Technologies 900669

OSU-OKC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 1,033,200 - 1,102,080; Part time

Job summary

OSU-OKC in Oklahoma City is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to develop students' critical thinking skills and facilitate learning in mechanical engineering. Responsibilities include maintaining course records, creating lesson plans, and exhibiting innovative instructional methods. A Master's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering is required, and preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. This position requires flexible scheduling with some evening and weekend work. Competitive compensation is based on credit hours taught.

Qualifications

• Master's degree must be conferred before agreed start date.
• Experience in education may substitute for degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Complete all mandatory training.

Skills

Teaching Competence

Communication skills

Computer skills

Passion for assisting customers

Professional behavior

Education

Master's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering

Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Campus: OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact: Dr. Mauricio Torres, [e-mail]

Work Schedule: Courses may be day or evening.

Appointment Length: 6 months or less.

Hiring Range: $750.00 per credit hour or $800.00 per credit hour for a class with lab (based on full enrollment).

Special Instructions to Applicants: Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Job Summary

To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
• Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Completes all mandatory training.
• Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or related area.
• Other combinations of education and industry experience may be substituted for degree requirement. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Work Experience:

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Required

• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and internet, and learning management systems.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in related field

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
• Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.