Part-Time Faculty - Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronics

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a Part-Time Faculty member to teach courses in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering. Candidates must hold a Master's degree and have substantial graduate coursework or experience in the relevant field.

Responsibilities include creating syllabi, supervising labs, and grading assignments. The position offers flexible teaching opportunities in an engaging academic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• At least 18 credit-hours graduate coursework in engineering or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage course syllabi and lab schedules.
• Supervise and guide students during classes.
• Grade students' work and report attendance.

Skills

Supervising students

Creating syllabi

Grading assignments

Using learning management systems

Education

Master’s degree

18 credit-hours graduate coursework in engineering or related field

Job description

Position Title

Part-Time Faculty - Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronics

Position Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

About the Role

The Department of Physics, Geology, and Engineering Technology seeks to create a database of potential part‑time instructors who are qualified to teach courses in engineering technology. Note that there is not a specific position associated with this posting.

Teaching responsibilities include

For labs

• Creating a syllabus and schedule of labs in consultation with the course coordinator and lecture instructor
• Setting up lab equipment before and taking it down after each class
• Supervising and guiding students during class
• Grading work turned in by students
• Entering grades in the Canvas learning management system.

For lectures

• Creating a syllabus and schedule that matches the course description and satisfies learning objectives in consultation with the course coordinator, if applicable, and program director
• Working with lab instructors to set schedule of lab exercises, grading expectations, etc., if applicable
• Holding classes as scheduled
• Assigning and grading homework
• Writing and grading exams
• Using the Canvas learning management system
• Reporting attendance and submitting mid‑term and final grades on time.

For both

being available one hour per week outside of the scheduled course meeting time to answer student questions.

Candidates must meet the following minimum educational qualifications

(1) Master’s degree

(2) At least 18 credit‑hours graduate coursework in engineering, in engineering technology, or in a related field or equivalent in work experience.

Required Documents

Cover letter/letter of application

Curriculum Vitae

Names and contact information of 2-3 professional references

Work Environment & Physical Demands

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