Adjunct Faculty, Optical Systems Technology Monroe Community College

Job Summary

Monroe Community College seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach courses in Optical Systems Technology at the Brighton and/or Downtown Campus, extension site, or an online, remote, or hybrid modality, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge.
• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance in Optical Systems Technologies as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College.
• Teaches course(s)/section(s), as outlined by the contract and as available.
• Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement.
• Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment.
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner.
• Affords assistance with student retention and completion initiatives.
• Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning.
• Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design, as appropriate.
• Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development.
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workflow.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Earned Associate's degree or higher in Optics (or related field) from a regionally-accredited higher education institution OR three or more years experience in the Optics field.
• Ability to teach courses within the department.
• Evidence of effective communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing).
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus.
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Evidence of proficiency with technology.
• Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses.
• Commitment to continued professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in Optics or related discipline.
• Five or more years' experience in the Optics field.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies.
• Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching.
• Experience with computerized student record management.
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently.