Engineering Adjunct Instructor

Delta College; Midland (MI); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Michigan is seeking an Engineering Adjunct Instructor to teach introductory engineering courses including Careers in Engineering and Engineering Design & Analysis. This part-time position requires a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in education, understanding diverse student populations, and effective uses of online learning systems. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience. Teaching experience is a plus. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years work experience in a related field.
• Teaching experience is a plus.
• Master’s degree considered as an additional experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory engineering courses.
• Create accessible materials following ADA requirements.
• Utilize online learning systems effectively.

Skills

Understanding of diverse student population

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to teach in various formats

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Common Office software

Job description

Part-time instructor, Mon – Fri for all semesters (Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer)

Position Summary Information

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions

The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion in students, faculty and staff. Delta College is seeking instructors committed to the college’s philosophy that education serves the greater good by providing students access to a better life. The candidates for adjunct instructor positions understand that community colleges are positioned to fundamentally change people’s lives, and as a result, society itself. Required qualities include a belief that continuous improvement in pedagogy and relationships with students, other faculty, and staff are hallmarks of an educator who has been called to the profession. We are seeking colleagues who embrace the idea of helping students achieve their goals, and approach academic excellence as evidenced in equity as a moral imperative. Are you interested in positively impacting students’ lives? We are seeking an Engineering Adjunct Instructor to teach introductory engineering courses in Careers in Engineering and Engineering Design & Analysis.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Understanding of and ability to work with a diverse student population
• Use of email, internet-based resources, and common Office software
• Ability to teach in a variety of formats, including incorporating online learning systems
• Understanding of ADA requirements and willingness to create accessible materials
• Effective interpersonal skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field: Manufacturing, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, other Engineering disciplines
• 3 years minimum work experience in related field

Additional Experiences Considered

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field: other Engineering disciplines
• Teaching experience at the community college level

Application Deadline

Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete an online application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume, three current names of professional references, and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses. Please note: In order to receive full consideration, a resume, cover letter, and copies of transcripts must be attached. Course assignment is dependent on the applicant’s qualifications and demonstrated abilities. If you are selected for an interview, you are required to provide a teaching demonstration on topics selected by the Business & Technology division.

Posting Specific Questions

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• * In order to track our recruitment sources, please indicate how you became aware of the position vacancy?
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• * Describe your understanding of and experience working with a culturally diverse student and college/university population.

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3