Adjunct Faculty - SPDI
About The Position
The Sustainable Product Design & Innovation (SPDI) program at Keene State College is hiring three part-time adjunct faculty members to support undergraduate instruction. Faculty may teach one or more courses in areas such as product design and development, computer-aided and digital design, materials and manufacturing processes, prototyping and testing, design for manufacture and assembly, sustainability and life-cycle thinking, or related applied engineering and design topics. Course assignments depend on program needs, enrollment, and the instructor’s expertise; no instructor is expected to cover every SPDI subject area. Adjunct faculty prepare and deliver courses, assess student learning, provide timely feedback, and coordinate with SPDI faculty to support continuity across courses and the program. Instruction may involve lectures, studios, laboratories, and project-based learning. Many courses require on-campus studio, laboratory, or manufacturing instruction in Keene, New Hampshire. Assignments are contingent on enrollment and program need.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in product design, industrial design, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, engineering technology, materials science, sustainability, or a closely related field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus substantial professional experience appropriate to the assigned course(s).
- Demonstrated subject-matter competence and ability to support undergraduate learning.
- Applied knowledge and professional competence in one or more SPDI-related areas, such as product design, CAD, materials, manufacturing, prototyping, design for manufacture and assembly, sustainability, or related engineering/design practice.
- Ability to teach and support undergraduate students with varied backgrounds and levels of preparation.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and connect theory to practice.
- Ability to organize course activities, meet deadlines, evaluate student work consistently, and provide timely feedback.
- Ability to support hands-on, project-based, studio, or laboratory learning and model safe, responsible use of tools, equipment, and materials as applicable.
- Ability to use common instructional technologies and learning-management systems and learn program-specific software or systems as needed.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with SPDI faculty and staff and work within established course outcomes, program expectations, and college policies.
- Ability to teach in the assigned modality and schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate, terminal degree, or additional graduate study in a relevant discipline.
- Prior college-level teaching, training, mentoring, or curriculum-development experience.
- Relevant industry or applied project experience in product development, engineering, design, manufacturing, or technical consulting.
- Experience with SolidWorks or comparable CAD software; CNC/CAM; additive manufacturing; engineering materials such as polymers, composites, or metals; prototyping and testing; DfMA; life-cycle assessment or sustainable design; manufacturing/ERP systems; or industry-sponsored product development.
- Experience supervising students in hands-on laboratory, studio, shop, or project environments.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and teach assigned courses, delivering applied, hands-on instruction aligned with established course outcomes.
- Organize course materials and learning activities, use the institution’s learning-management system, and manage studio, laboratory, or project-based activities as applicable.
- Evaluate student work using appropriate criteria and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Maintain accurate attendance and performance records, communicate clearly with students, and provide reasonable availability for questions and support.
- Coordinate with SPDI faculty regarding course expectations and continuity.
- Follow college and program safety procedures and support appropriate use and care of laboratory, studio, and manufacturing equipment.
- Participate in limited adjunct orientation or coordination activities as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
