Adjunct Faculty - Engineering

West Virginia Northern Community College • United States, WV

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About The Position

WVNCC seeks individuals to fill temporary, part-time adjunct faculty positions throughout our academic areas on a course-by-course basis. In an effort to maintain a pool of potential, qualified candidates, WVNCC welcomes interested individuals to apply. This pool will be accessed ONLY when an opening arises and is based on enrollment. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than a year (12-months). WVNCC utilizes adjunct faculty during both the day and evening hours on our campuses (Wheeling, New Martinsville, and Weirton), and as remote (online) instructors, depending on the instructional needs of the College. Compensation for adjunct faculty is based on our current adjunct faculty per load hour or equivalent rate, with load hours not normally exceeding 9 hours per semester or 18 hours per academic year, excluding summer sessions. Adjunct faculty are eligible to receive reappointment; however, no number of appointments shall create any presumption of a right to reappointment or designation as tenured or full-time faculty.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in an Engineering field, required.
• 1 year experience teaching introductory engineering courses, preferred.
• 1 year experience work experience in engineering field, preferred.
• 1 year experience with highly advanced engineering technology is a plus.
• Experience working/training diverse populations.
• Quality Matters training is preferred or the applicant must be willing to complete the training during the first semester of teaching an online course.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred fields include industrial, mechanical, or technical engineering.
• Other engineering fields may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and student support to students.
• Follow the rules and regulations of the College.
• Promptly fill out and return any mandatory college forms.
• Complete administrative responsibilities by activating and using the WVNCC adjunct email account for institutional correspondence with staff and students.
• Use Northern on the Web (NOW) for reporting attendance and final grades, student contact information, and other related processes.
• Use the College approved course syllabus incorporating all elements of the master course guide.
• Post the course syllabus in Blackboard before the first class meeting or the first day of the semester for online sections.
• Submit a copy of the syllabus 48 hours before the class begins to the designated email address.
• Plan and implement strategies and activities to accomplish course objectives/outcomes.
• Clearly explain assignments, expectations, attendance policy, grading policy, evaluation methods, and class procedures to students.
• Evaluate students on the basis of their achievements toward course objectives/outcomes.
• Post grades in Blackboard meeting all required deadlines.
• Advise and assist students in matters related to course work outside the classroom.
• Utilize early warning systems for students who are not making satisfactory progress.
• Meet each class during the scheduled hours in campus-based classes or participate in teaching and learning activities several times a week in online classes.
• Ensure that class is held the required number of hours scheduled during the term.
• Make arrangements for equipment and supplies, field trips, or other special activities needed for a course.
• Complete and submit all program and course assessment practices and instruments as requested.
• Understand and use technology that will enhance the teaching/learning in the classroom.
• Respond to academic appeals.

Benefits

• Adjunct faculty are eligible to receive reappointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree