Architectural Technology - Adjunct Faculty

Central Piedmont Community College•Multi-Campus, NC

About The Position

Central Piedmont Community College seeks adjunct faculty in Architectural Technology. Faculty are expected to demonstrate and maintain subject-matter competence, provide effective instruction, evaluate student learning, follow college policies and procedures, participate in college and program activities, and contribute to the college’s mission and programs. Faculty may teach credit or non-credit courses as needed and may teach at multiple campuses. They are also expected to maintain office hours, advise students, support colleagues, and participate in curriculum development and college activities.

Requirements

Meet one of the following credential and experience pathways: an associate degree in Architectural Technology or a related field and one year of industry-related work experience; an associate degree, three years of industry-related work experience, and two demonstrated competencies; or a high school diploma, seven years of industry-related work experience, and three demonstrated competencies.
Demonstrated competencies must be in architecture or a closely related field and may include a college diploma; at least nine credit hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited institution; certification; a license; organization or associate affiliation; one year of college-level teaching experience in addition to required work experience; or other supporting documentation such as certificates, continuing education credits, awards, publications, or presentations.
Provide documentation for organization or associate affiliation used as a demonstrated competency.
Official transcripts and college diplomas must be from a regionally accredited institution.
Licenses and certifications used for credentialing purposes must remain current unless otherwise noted.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a community college or university setting.
Experience using AutoCAD and Revit.
Higher degrees earned in the discipline or a related field may substitute for other required demonstrated competencies.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of the subject area, connect it to related fields, and stay current through professional development and participation in professional organizations and events.
Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.
Plan and organize instruction to maximize documented student learning; use appropriate teaching strategies and adapt them to diverse student needs.
Use instructional technology when appropriate, encourage communication and higher-order thinking skills, contribute to instructional materials, incorporate core competencies, and develop and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
Establish meaningful student learning outcomes and explain fair methods for measuring progress toward them.
Evaluate student work fairly and consistently, return work promptly, maintain accurate progress records, and submit final grade rosters by established deadlines.
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Teach assigned classes in a multi-campus environment and teach credit or non-credit courses within the discipline as needed.
Maintain regular office hours and serve as a faculty advisor within the college advisement system.
Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines according to program and divisional policies.
Maintain confidentiality of student information, substitute for other instructors within the discipline when needed, steward college facilities and materials, and record and provide attendance data according to college policies.
Serve on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned; participate in required meetings and events; and respond promptly to administrative information requests.
Support part-time and full-time colleagues, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in graduation ceremonies.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators, individually and as part of a team.
Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans; contribute to planning and development; and perform responsibilities in accordance with relevant college, division, and program goals.
Participate in professional activities that support the college’s educational goals and in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff.