Adjunct – Electrical (Skilled Trades)

About the role

The Adjunct – Electrical position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with department policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.
• Designs curriculum embracing diversity in all forms to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio-cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporates departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.
• Congducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.
• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Maintains posted office hours in accordance with departmental and policies of the College.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Advises potential or current students within the discipline about the program, career, or transfer options available to assist with degree completion.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Registered Apprenticeship Program specific to the electrical trade OR Five (5) years industry experience at Journey Level.
• Knowledge of residential/light commercial electrical code preferred.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Skills

• Knowledge of: installation, repair, and service practices related to residential/light commercial systems; data analysis and application to operational business decisions; online instruction techniques and methods; Microsoft Office; Blackboard; internet research; online communication and record-keeping.
• Skill in: providing quality instruction; learning technologies and the use multi-media technology to enhance student learning; instructional planning and presentation; incorporating critical thinking, effective communication and other general education outcomes in course content; effective time management; proficiency with online communication record-keeping.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$55.88 per contact hour

Schedule

Maximum of 12 contact hours per week