Part Time Day & Evening Faculty - Engineering Technology (Open Pool)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, MA invites qualified experts to join its part‑time adjunct faculty pool, teaching in the Engineering Technology Department across several majors and minors. Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree and have relevant academic or professional experience.

Selected adjuncts will provide high‑quality instruction in classrooms, laboratories, and studios, with opportunities for day or evening teaching.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Experience teaching in higher education preferred.
• Experience in one or more listed technical areas is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with a high‑quality learning environment in classroom, laboratory, and studio settings.

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high‑quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and science studies.

This posting is for part‑time adjunct faculty positions available through the university’s adjunct faculty pool. The role is open to qualified experts external to the faculty who possess relevant academic or professional experience.

The university is committed to diversity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

All part‑time faculty are responsible for providing students with a high‑quality learning environment, utilizing focused expertise in classroom, laboratory, and studio settings.

The Engineering Technology Department offers the following majors, concentrations, and minors:

• BS in Applied Science and Technology
• BS in Construction Management
• BS in Engineering Technology with Concentrations in:
  • Architecture
  • Electronics Engineering Technology
  • Energy Management Engineering Technology
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• MS in Construction Management
• Minors:
  • Construction Management Minor
  • Electronics Engineering Technology Minor
  • Industrial Training Minor
  • Manufacturing Technology Minor

Requirements

• Master’s Degree
• Experience teaching in one or more of the following areas:
  • Statics & Dynamics
  • Strength of Materials
  • Analysis & Design Structural Systems
  • Construction Management Capstone
  • Digital Electronics
  • Micro Process and Embedded Systems
  • Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics
  • Materials Testing & Quality Control
  • Temporary Structures (Graduate Level)
  • Construction Safety (Graduate Level)
  • Risk Management (Graduate Level)
  • Construction Law & Contracts (Graduate Level)
  • Research Methodology for CM (Graduate Level)
  • Construction Management Thesis (Graduate Level)
• Ability to perform all duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Additional Information

Fitchburg State University has created an “Open Pool” vacancy announcement for part‑time day and evening adjunct faculty by discipline. The faculty chair and the divisional dean/associate vice president will review applications when a specific need for an adjunct to fill a course scheduled in the academic year for both day and/or evening classes arises.

Applicants are asked to indicate their preference for teaching in the day, evening, or both. Applications are accepted from July 1 through June 30 of each academic year. At the end of the academic year, the pool will be refreshed and active applicants will be required to re‑apply. Those selected to remain in the pool will keep their status for a three‑year period.

Application Instructions

Selected candidates will be required to complete a CORI check and the Student Clearinghouse Authorization form prior to hire. Following acceptance, candidates will receive an email with additional preliminary information. The form authorizes the university to qualify degrees held through the National Student Clearinghouse. If necessary, official transcripts for all degrees held must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources & Payroll Services at 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420.

In addition to the application materials, three letters of recommendation will be required.

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.