Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Adjunct

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Job Title Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Adjunct

Job Description

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach Mechanical Engineering Technology courses designed for career technical programs. Areas of instructional emphasis include drafting and computer modeling, manufacturing processes, mechanical systems, and testing and inspecting systems.

Duties/Functions

Teaching Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

developing learner centered lesson plans

employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles

incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments

creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population

preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate

developing, conducting and documenting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:

participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation

participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

Administration Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:

maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment

providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions

maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle)

complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

addressing student concerns in a timely manner

promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success

referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate

Demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintain student records.

Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related engineering discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

Education Preferred

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related engineering discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

Experience Required

3 years of relevant industry experience within the last 10 years.

Teaching and/or industry training experience in Mechanical Engineering Technology course content (e.g. drafting and computer modeling, manufacturing processes, mechanical systems, and testing and inspecting systems)

Experience with engineering computing applications (e.g., AutoCAD, Solidworks, Revit, Mathlab, Rhino, etc.)

Experience Preferred

Post-secondary teaching experience

Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes

Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:

1. Multi-task 2. Respect Diversity 3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments. 4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment 5. Communicate effectively 6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):

1. Reporting Requirements 2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) 3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) 4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) 5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) 6. eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching 7. eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format

Physical Demands

May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses

Other:

Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.

Posting Type Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2017-039-TEMP-P

Open Date 04/19/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

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