Part-Time Instructor, Associate in Engineering

Central Piedmont Community College; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Piedmont Community College seeks a faculty member to teach engineering-related courses across multiple campuses. You will plan and deliver instruction, adapt methods to diverse learners, and integrate technology to enhance learning.

The role includes developing syllabi, advising students, and participating in college and program activities to support student success and program growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Alternate requirement: Master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach a course load appropriate to the field or discipline.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize documented student learning.
• Employ teaching strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Modify instructional methods to meet diverse student needs.
• Use instructional technology where appropriate.
• Encourage development of communication and higher-order thinking skills.
• Contribute to selection and development of instructional materials.
• Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.
• Develop, update, and post course syllabi timely.
• Teach classes across a multi-campus environment.
• Post regular office hours for advisement and consultation.
• Serve as faculty advisor within the college advisement system.
• Prepare syllabi and course outlines per program policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Record and provide attendance data per college policies.
• Participate in college, division, and program activities and committees.
• Support colleagues and contribute to curriculum development.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with students and staff.
• Maintain familiarity with college goals and long-range plans.
• Contribute to planning and development through appropriate channels.

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Engineering or related field

Job description

I. Mastery of Subject Matter

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
• Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
• Connect their subject matter with related fields.
• Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.

II. Teaching Performance

• Teach a course load appropriate to their field or discipline.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, telecourses, interactive technology, when appropriate.
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
• Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.
• Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.

III. Evaluation of Student Learning

• Establish meaningful learning student learning outcomes for courses/programs.
• Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

IV. Support of College Policies and Procedures

• Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment.
• Teach credit or non-credit courses within field or discipline as needed.
• Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation.
• Serve as faculty advisor within the current college advisement system.
• Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
• Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies and Procedures

V. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities

• Serves on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.
• Participate in meeting and events required by the college, division, and program administrators.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators.
• Support both part-time and full-time colleagues.
• Contribute to program and division curriculum development processes.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.

VI. Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

• Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.
• Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.
• Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals on the college and its constituents.
• Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the college, division, and programs.
• Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty and staff.

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

OR;

Master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Engineering or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a community college or university setting
• Experience as a Project Engineer or System/Integration Engineer in manufacturing, energy, or research & development field(s)

Working Conditions

Typical classroom, lab, clinical and/or online learning environment.

Advisory Note

• Official transcripts and college diplomas must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• Higher degrees earned in the discipline or related field may substitute for other required demonstrated competencies.
• Licenses and/or certifications used for credentialing purposes are to remain current by the employee, unless noted otherwise