Adjunct - Engineering

Adjunct (Engineering)

Teach assigned classes and laboratory sections, and perform related activities to classroom instruction. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Related duties may be assigned.

Create instructor syllabus to share course expectations and policies with students and department.

Teach assigned classes including lecture and lab components as appropriate.

Plan class content and assign appropriate classwork including maintaining RVC's Learning Management System (EAGLE).

Meet classes at assigned times in compliance with credit hour expectations.

Instruct students in the proper use of lab equipment including safety guidelines.

Assess student learning in meeting course objectives.

Evaluate student progress and assign mid-term and final grades.

Maintain student records including Enrollment Verification at the start of the semester.

Maintain office hours for student support. Expectation is one hour for each class taught at times convenient to students.

Participate in college and department training including continuous improvement through mentoring and evaluation activities.

Collaborate with department chair in assessment at the course and program levels including collecting and analyzing data.

Collaborate with department chair to revise Master Course Syllabus and catalog information including course objectives, topic outline, appropriate texts, and teaching materials.

Collaborate with lab manager to make sure that lab equipment is properly maintained including requesting lab supplies and equipment as needed.

Make minor repairs on lab equipment when practical and appropriate.

Regular attendance is expected.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications Master's degree in Engineering OR a Master's Degree in a closely related discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Engineering. Background should include:
Engineering design process including the engineering approach to solve a variety of problems. Engineering mechanics including Statics, Dynamics, and Deformable Bodies

Preferred Qualifications Successful college-level teaching experience in Engineering or related field. Experience in computer-assisted instruction and related technology. Experience in Creating engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5M and Computer-Aided Design including Solid Works, AutoCAD, etc.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. Physical requirements include the ability to stand for 5 hours and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.