Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be 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 by the school.

Major responsibilities:

COURSE DELIVERY: Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes. Provide course syllabus to students and follow syllabus content and requirements. Maintain student attendance and grading records according to college policy. Submit requested information within established timelines.

STUDENTS: Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance. Address student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program chair to resolve issues.

INSTRUCTION: Meet all scheduled classes for contracted course(s) notifying program chair of unexpected absences. Use technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

A qualified faculty member in Mechanical Engineering Technology possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in Engineering or Engineering Technology. Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction.

For METC 107 and METC 220: Must either meet above qualifications or possess an earned associate or higher degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Technology, or Computer Graphics with academic preparation appropriate to the course and at least five years of directly related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with/knowledge of:

• Materials testing (impact, tensile, hardness, etc), material structures, and heat treatment
• Solution of mechanical systems in static equilibrium (with or without calculus)
• Circuit theory and design
• Fluid mechanics and hydraulics
• AutoCad and Solidworks
• PLC programming
• Engineering project design and teamwork

Undergraduate teaching experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.