Adjunct Faculty - Nuclear Technology

Tennessee Board of Regents • Oak Ridge, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Roane State Community College is inviting applications for qualified candidates for part-time adjunct faculty positions in its Nuclear Technology Program. The successful candidate may teach introductory or advanced Nuclear Technology classes and/or related lab courses. Classes are taught during daytime and evening time slots at the Oak Ridge Branch Campus.

The instructor plans and teaches classes as outlined in course descriptions and syllabi. Candidates should be committed to teaching, communicate effectively, work well with students of all ages and diverse backgrounds, and demonstrate flexibility and collegiality. Laboratory roles require demonstrating safe operations when applicable. Lab assistant qualifications may be more flexible than lecture qualifications.

Requirements

• For lecture positions, a master’s or higher degree in Nuclear Engineering or Nuclear Technology; or a master’s or higher degree in a qualifying field supplemented by relevant nuclear experience, such as two years of professional nuclear employment, two years of nuclear research and publications, or an appropriate nuclear certification; or a master’s or higher degree in any discipline accompanied by qualifying nuclear credentials, including 30 undergraduate credit hours or 18 graduate credit hours in nuclear coursework.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with students of all ages.
• Flexibility and collegiality.
• Knowledge of and commitment to teaching.
• Willingness to work with diverse student populations representing a wide range of age, ethnicity, and academic ability.
• Lab assistant qualifications may differ and may be more flexible.

Nice To Haves

• For NUCT 1510, experience as a nuclear or radiological generalist; industry connections are preferred. The instructor may also lead the associated lab section.
• For NUCT 2510, a nuclear operations background with process engineering or supervisory experience, and ability to lead the associated lab section.
• For lab instructor or lab assistant roles, nuclear or radiological operations experience.
• Teaching experience in nuclear technology-related programs.
• Teaching experience in post-secondary education programs.
• Computer skills, including familiarity with Desire2Learn or other course management software, design and process simulation software, and process control software.
• Knowledge of the role and purpose of the community college in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as outlined in course descriptions and course syllabi.
• Teach introductory or advanced Nuclear Technology classes and/or related lab courses.
• Demonstrate safe laboratory operations, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level