Mechanical Engineering Technology - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College • Dayton, OH

48d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sinclair Mechanical Engineering Technology Department prepares students for a wide range of careers in mechanical design, performance testing, and laboratory analysis. The Mechanical Engineering Technology degree program emphasizes both applied and theoretical skills, giving graduates the strong, hands-on foundation employers such as Honda, Goodyear, and GE value in their engineering technicians. Graduates of the program are highly sought after by local universities and employers, often excelling beyond traditional university students due to Sinclair's strong emphasis on practical, real-world learning. The Mechanical Engineering Technology Department is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face-to-face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our downtown Dayton campus. The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,016 per credit hour assigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach, please explore our course catalog. Why work for Sinclair College? The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunct faculty with Sinclair College receive: Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion Support for continued professional development and education STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution High quality programs and events for work-life balance Faculty mentoring available to aide transition from professional work to a teaching role SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related area required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience required
• Ability to give a presentation on an MET related topic during the interview required
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction
• Be flexible in teaching day, evening or weekend classes at the Dayton campus, Learning Centers, Mason campus and in local K-12 schools offering CCP courses, as applicable
• Willingness to work in the community to promote the Mechanical Engineering Technology program

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field preferred
• Candidates who do not possess a master's degree will be required to obtain one within a specified period of time
• Experience with ABET accreditations preferred
• Experience with CAD design skills, Additive Manufacturing experience, or product development skills preferred
• Experience teaching in a community college environment preferred
• Minimum of three years recent & relevant industrial and/or professional experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use available instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student's needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Benefits

• Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
• Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aide transition from professional work to a teaching role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees