Engineering & Technology Faculty (Full-Time)

Howard Community College • Columbia, MD

53d

About The Position

The Health, Science, and Technology Division seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered full-time faculty member to join the Engineering & Technology Department to teach in the field of Mechanical/Aerospace engineering. A Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required. The candidate of choice may be asked to teach some or all of the courses in the Engineering program. The ideal candidate should be solutions-oriented, have a passion for teaching, a growth mindset, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The teaching load is 15 credits per semester. Release time may be available for course coordination. In addition, faculty are expected to maintain at least five (5) office hours per week (as described in the Faculty Handbook) while class is in session and accept other responsibilities as assigned by the leadership.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Three years professional experience in the field of engineering and technology
• Prior industry and/or field/ laboratory experience
• Demonstrated experience using a range of teaching and learning methods/pedagogies
• Demonstrated success in creating inclusive learning environments of belonging
• Evidence of outstanding interpersonal skills, including ability to engage with, teach, and learn from a diverse range of students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and flexibly, and to take ownership and accountability in work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; demonstrated ease with technology
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication

Nice To Haves

• Significant prior industry experience
• Teaching experience (community college preferred)
• Advising Student chapters of related disciplines, and supervising student clubs/competitions.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the subjects described above
• Faculty may be asked to teach day or evening courses across modalities (hybrid, face-to-face, online, etc.) and in accelerated (7-weeks); 10-week and 15-week course formats
• Coordinate Engineering courses, participate in enrollment management, support and coach adjunct faculty
• Prepare syllabi and Canvas sites
• Develop and update course materials
• Participate in program management and learning outcome assessment initiatives
• Work collaboratively with faculty, and other course coordinators and staff to implement departmental programs
• Provide service to the department, division, and college
• Attend and actively participate in meetings; keep informed
• Respond promptly to requests for information and assistance from students and college administrators
• Participate in commencement ceremonies and other significant institutional events
• Pursue teaching improvement and professional development
• Work cooperatively, respectfully, and effectively with peers, support staff, and administrators; use appropriate communication channels
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs.
• As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only.
• Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension.
• Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees