Adjunct Faculty – Mechanical Engineering

Adjunct Faculty – Mechanical Engineering (Part-time).

Location:

Indianapolis. Reporting to Department/Program Chair.

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as‑needed basis, responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided.

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with college policy and course objectives.
• Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience.
• Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.
• Interact with students and co‑workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with college policies, guidelines, and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality educational environment.
• Promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees.

• Teach assigned courses as scheduled.
• Design curriculum that embraces diversity to foster student talent, modeling inclusive teaching strategies and an understanding of socio‑cultural issues of traditionally under‑represented groups.
• Consider individual differences of students to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Identify students with academic or other needs and respond using appropriate resources.
• Use technology appropriately to meet course objectives and communicate expectations to students.
• Keep accurate records, maintain attendance, submit grades timely, and provide progress feedback throughout the semester.
• Distribute accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross‑college, and instructor requirements.
• Conduct classes punctually and per the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employ appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Participate in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson regarding teaching duties and professional development.

• Create a positive classroom atmosphere encouraging active and collaborative learning, academic challenge, and student‑faculty interaction.
• Use technology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourage a sense of community among students inside and outside the classroom.
• Advise potential or current students within the discipline about program, career, or transfer options available to assist with degree completion.
• Refer students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

• Master’s degree in engineering; or master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Mechanical Engineering.
• All degrees from a regionally accredited institution.
• Passion for teaching in engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use innovative teaching techniques.
• Familiarity with distance learning and willingness to use technology tools in instruction.
• Experience with collaborative learning techniques and student‑centered instructional methods.
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues in a multi‑ethnic/multi‑cultural environment.
• Flexibility to work a schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

• Minimum two years of college teaching experience.
• Minimum two years of related industrial experience.
• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.

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