Part-time Faculty Mechanical & Electrical Systems Instructor

Montgomery College

19d

About The Position

Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion. Job Description The Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member in the Construction Management program, teaching Mechanical & Electrical Systems. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits significant prior Construction Management experience, a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion. During the academic year, part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hours) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year. During summer, part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hours) for both sessions combined.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a construction-related discipline or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
Minimum of ten years of industry experience in construction management, including significant experience managing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
Candidates must have a strong knowledge of the Construction and Design industry, particularly as it relates to the Washington Metro area.
Knowledge of Mechanical Systems, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning principles, equipment selection for HVAC systems (e.g., chillers, boilers, air handling units), load calculations, and energy efficiency considerations.
Knowledge of Electrical Systems, including power distribution in buildings, lighting systems design, circuit design, wiring methods, and safety codes
Knowledge of Plumbing systems, including water supply systems and pressure requirements, sewage disposal and drainage systems, fixture selection, and layout
Familiarity with building codes and standards applicable to mechanical and electrical systems, including the International Residential Code, the International Building Code, NEC, ASHRAE, SMACNA, etc.
Familiarity with energy efficiency and sustainability standards (e.g., LEED).
Proficiency with and ability to use a Learning Management System (LMS) and other web-based instructional technology to facilitate learning in a web-enhanced environment.
Demonstrated experience teaching using a variety of delivery methods, online resources, and technology applications across the curriculum.
Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the College’s strategic plan of inclusion.
Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus).
Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools.
If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of the interview.
Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a construction-related discipline.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit MEP for creating and coordinating drawings.
Ability to demonstrate load calculation software and lighting design tools.
Previous experience teaching in a college or professional environment.
Previous experience using Blackboard Learn.
Familiarity with Zoom or Microsoft Teams web meeting platforms.
Experience with screen recording software such as Camtasia or Screencast-O-Matic.
For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.
Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).

Responsibilities

Based on enrollment needs, teach CMGT280, Mechanical & Electrical Systems.
Adhere to the college curriculum and course outcomes
Develop a course syllabus consistent with the college’s guidelines, college curriculum, and course outcomes
Make recommendations for textbooks and educational support materials to the program coordinator
Submit to the Applied Technologies Department course syllabi, course calendar, and copies of assignments that contribute more than 20% of the final grade
Meet grading deadlines as requested by Admissions and Records and deliver feedback/grades to students in a timely manner
Periodically review teaching format, presentation, style, and procedures for potential improvement
Manage classroom attendance and record grades in a timely manner
Communicate effectively with students and colleagues using email
Use Blackboard as a course supplement
Participate in program-related events, including program meetings and meetings of the construction management industry advisory committee
Perform other responsibilities as described in the part-time faculty handbook