Adjunct Faculty - Engineering

Posted:
2/10/2025, 4:00:00 PM

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering ⋅ Software Engineering

Job Description Summary
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. This is an Evergreen position and the posting will stay open continuously in order to build a pool of qualified candidates for future openings as Adjunct Instructors. Applicants will not be notified unless there is an actual need to fill the position.

Job Description

PROGRAM OPERATION: Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes. Provide course syllabus to students and follows 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 and/or provide assistance. Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program chair to resolve issues.

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

A qualified faculty member in Engineering meets both of the following criteria: 

  • Possess an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in an engineering discipline, and 
  • One of the following: 
  • Two years' work experience in an Engineering field, or 
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License 

For ENGR 116: Must either meet the above Engineering qualifications or meet both of the following criteria: 

  • Possess an earned baccalaureate degree or higher, from a regionally accredited institution, in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a Technology discipline, and 
  • Two years' work experience in an Engineering field 

For ENGR 140 and ENGR 160: Must either meet the above Engineering qualifications or meet both of the following criteria: 

  • Possess an earned baccalaureate degree or higher, from a regionally accredited institution, in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics, and 
  • Two years' work experience in an Engineering field 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with/knowledge of:
  • Solidworks or another parametric modeling software
  • Solving static and dynamic mechanical systems with calculus
  • Programming in C++ or MATLAB
  • Circuit theory and design
  • Engineering project design and teamwork
  • Undergraduate teaching experience

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.