Adjunct Professor - Building Management & Maintenance

Department:

Building Management and Maintenance

Salary/Hourly

$53.33 Hourly

Union/Position Status:

FFECC Teaching PT

Posting Closing Date:

Not Applicable

JOB DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS TO BEING A PART-TIME ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBER

AT SUNY ERIE:

* RETIREMENT PLANS - New York State retirement, option to participate in tax shelter annuities, deferred compensation, voluntary retirement savings

* TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - SUNY Erie tuition waivers

* PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Professional meetings/conferences, participation in seminar offerings, visitation of business and industry & acquisition of formal education

* EMPLOYEE ASSISTANT PROGRAM (EAP) - Confidential and voluntary assistance to employees and their family members (financial concerns, legal issues, alcohol or drug problems, marital problems, emotional worries, child-care problems, etc.)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

Adjunct faculty teach department courses on a part-time basis and evaluate student performance pursuant to guidelines set by the department and the College. Adjunct faculty report to the Department Chair for their discipline. Adjunct faculty are responsible for preparing lesson plans, teaching aids, and instructional materials or activities for class. Adjunct faculty must maintain accurate records on students and submit pertinent data to the department and/or the College.

TYPICAL WORK

ACTIVITIES:

* Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of subject

* Provides students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in assigned subject(s);

* Prepares course syllabi and outcomes

* Encourages student participation

* Evaluates students' performance based on course learning outcomes

* Establishes and maintains an organized and disciplined classroom environment

* Is responsive to students and provides students with assistance and guidance

* Responsible for contributing to and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative College environment

* Adheres to all College, Department, as well as applicable County policies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate awareness and sensitivity towards promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment. Good knowledge of field of specialization; knowledge of or experience in implementing a variety of teaching strategies; awareness of the value of technology as a tool for teaching; experience with computerized student record management; ability to develop educational programs; ability to teach effectively at the college level;

initiative and resourcefulness; industrious and dependable; ability to get along well with others; effective communication skills; experience teaching a diverse student body; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The Building Management Academic Unit is a multi-disciplinary program seeking candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas. This program instructs individuals wishing to enter the areas of facilities management, property management, HVAC-R, and construction related fields.

Management Area

Within the management area individuals must possess experience and education in facilities management and have managed construction or renovation projects in a medium to large facilities. Supervision of personnel in construction related fields with an understanding of both unionized and non-unionized environments is required. Knowledge of energy management principles and the programming of preventative maintenance activities is preferred. A basic understanding of building operations, planning and budget control functions.

Ability to work with both basic software and industry related software.

Electrical and Mechanical Area

Within the Electrical area an individual must possess knowledge of electrical theory, basic wiring, operational control systems used in HVAC-R, basic residential and light commercial applications per the National Electric Code. Ability to read, understand, and explain wiring diagrams and related mechanical prints. Must have hands-on experience to work with students in a laboratory setting.

Within the HVAC-R area an individual must possess knowledge and theory of residential heating and cooling systems, heat pump technology for medium and large facilities, as well as low pressure boilers, air handlers, chillers, and cooling towers, for larger facilities. Understanding of both Electrical controls, and piping systems used in residential and commercial systems is necessary. This individual must be able to instruct both the theory and conduct organized hands-on lab activities for maintenance and troubleshooting of various systems.

Construction Trades/ Structural Area

Within the construction trades area an individual must process knowledge of both residential and light commercial building components and systems currently used in construction. Must have a thorough knowledge of carpentry, masonry, and construction methods to provide both theory and organized practical hands-on laboratory…