Faculty, Full-Time, Construction Technology

Monroe Community College • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

Monroe Community College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Construction Technology, assigned to the Brighton Campus. The faculty member prepares and teaches departmental courses, develops educational materials, contributes to curriculum review and assessment, and participates in professional, departmental, divisional, and institutional activities. Teaching may also be assigned at another campus or extension site, or in online, remote, and/or hybrid formats. The role reports to the chairperson of the Engineering Technologies Department.

The successful candidate brings Construction Technology expertise and supports student learning through engaging instruction, course and program assessment, academic advising, mentoring, and timely communication. Faculty contribute to recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives; participate in committees and department activities; and maintain professional growth in both pedagogy and their academic discipline. The position also includes departmental support for faculty recruitment, peer evaluation, and grant development and implementation.

Requirements

• Earned bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution; alternatively, a Professional Engineer (PE) license and an associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Technology.
• Five years of full-time industry experience in work related to the discipline-specific coursework.
• Ability to teach courses within the department.
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive campus environment and respect for people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
• Knowledge of or experience implementing a variety of teaching strategies; industry training is acceptable.
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems.
• Commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college and to continued professional growth.
• Evidence of proficiency with technology.
• Effective interpersonal, speaking, and writing communication skills.
• Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses.
• Willingness to provide academic advising and mentoring.
• Willingness to serve the department and Division through committees and other activities.
• Ability to communicate regularly with students and respond to requests for help outside classroom hours.

Nice To Haves

• Earned master's degree in a related field.
• College-level teaching experience; community college experience preferred.
• Experience with Blackboard or Brightspace.
• Experience and/or interest in teaching online courses.
• Knowledge of or experience implementing a variety of teaching strategies.
• Awareness of technology's potential value as a teaching tool.
• Experience in student recruitment.
• Experience with computerized student record management.
• Bilingual proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish or other languages.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and maintain current subject-area knowledge.
• Develop and teach Construction Technology content, including online courses when assigned.
• Teach multiple courses or sections each term and evaluate student performance according to department and College guidelines.
• Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, activities, course information sheets, syllabi, and outlines.
• Establish and maintain an engaging, supportive classroom environment and encourage student participation.
• Identify learning objectives and evaluate student performance based on those objectives.
• Maintain and submit attendance, grade, and other student records in a timely manner.
• Maintain contractual office hours and advise students on academic, career, and related matters.
• Assist with student recruitment, enrollment, placement, retention, and completion initiatives, including early alert.
• Contribute to curriculum development, review, and revision, student-learning assessment, and program review.
• Develop innovative teaching pedagogies and incorporate high-impact teaching practices into course design.
• Attend department meetings and support Engineering Technologies department recruiting events.
• Submit required paperwork and information on time and adhere to College and department policies.
• Serve on Division, department, and College committees and contribute to institutional functions.
• Engage in professional development in pedagogy and the academic discipline.
• Assist with faculty recruitment and peer evaluation.
• Assist with grant proposals and implementation of grant projects.
• Work independently and collaboratively, manage time effectively, prioritize workflow, and multitask.
• Communicate regularly with students and respond to requests for help outside classroom hours.
• Perform other assigned duties and teach at any MCC campus or extension site as assigned.
• Adhere to the College Code of Conduct, support an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative environment, maintain technological competencies, and contribute to the comprehensive community college mission and ongoing professional growth.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Policy for benefit-eligible employees, with possible flextime or staggered shifts, remote work or telecommuting, and compressed work schedules; availability depends on operational needs and policy limitations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level