Adjunct Faculty - Technical Problem Solving

Overview

Job Description – The tasks of the part-time adjunct faculty position include teaching an introductory technical problem solving course for students entering engineering technology programs  course focuses on applying a problem solving process for engineering technology problems. Students apply current software such as Microsoft Word and Excel to problems relevant to engineering technology. Course topics include and are not limited to: the problem solving methodology, spreadsheets, word processing, operating systems, file management, and internet search techniques for appropriate sources of data.

The course is scheduled two nights per week from approximately 6pm to 8:30pm on the main campus in Elyria. Be responsive to student questions and requests for assistance. Participate in the assessment of student academic achievement.

The tasks of the part-time adjunct faculty position include:

• Teach an introductory technical problem solving course for students entering engineering technology programs at LCCC.
• Apply a problem solving process for engineering technology problems.
• Instruct students in the use of current software (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel) for problems relevant to engineering technology.
• Engage in the assessment of student academic achievement.
• Be responsive to student questions and requests for assistance.

Required Qualifications
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Required degrees, certifications, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job (use additional page if necessary):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A minimum of five years of industry experience.
• Ability to operate a computer to post syllabus, grades, and attendance.

Preferred Qualifications
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• Master’s degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience at the community college level.
• Experience with the Canvas learning management system.
• Ability to use modern educational technology such as multimedia-based instruction.

The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, an updated curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and the contact information of three professional references. Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs.

LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college.

Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.

• Job Identification 1537
• Job Category Faculty Part-time
• Posting Date 08/28/2024, 06:52 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 1005 N Abbe Road, Elyria, OH, 44035, US