Adjunct, Engineering

Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. Adjunct faculty develop and/or present course materials as requested by their supervisor and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant and scholarly and artistic tools and practices available in the discipline.
• Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of critical essential communication skills.
• Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
• Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
• Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Student Success Alert notification process.
• Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
• Online course instructors will respond to student email inquiries within 24-36 hours.
• Use the FCC email account provided for them to communicate with the College, faculty, staff, and students, and share this information with students.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline with at least 15 graduate credits in the relevant subject area (or closely related graduate coursework).
• Demonstrated strong public speaking, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to the community college mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience, which may include college-level instruction, graduate teaching assistantships, or other related teaching experience.

Pool Number: TS715P