Location: Flat Rock,NC, USA
PLEASE NOTE: OUR COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS SOLICITING FOR APPLICATIONS ONLY TO CREATE AN APPLICANT POOL OF QUALIFIED ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS FOR POTENTIAL OR FUTURE NEEDS. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE ON FILE AND WILL BE REVIEWED ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS ONLY.
The Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to sustain teaching performance at appropriate levels for all assigned student populations (including qualified high school students) to include course loads, instructional technology, instructional materials, and innovative communication delivery in the Engineering and Engineering Technology disciplines. Classes may include curriculum, continuing education, workforce training, or other courses, and may be scheduled during day, evening, weekend, face-to-face, online or combination.
Why it's Important
The Blue Ridge team is excited by every opportunity to be creative, innovative, and engaging. We do this by working alongside our Staff and Faculty to ensure we provide a modern, technologically advanced institution for the community. We are here to support our Students to ensure they reach their highest potential. Our team engages with the community to ensure that we are consistently meeting standards and then rising above them. Guiding students along their educational journey is our calling and we are looking for like-minded teammates to help us serve our community. Whether a student is entering the workforce for the first time, entering a new profession, or just expanding their knowledge, we are here to provide the necessary tools to accomplish all their goals. Working together, no elevation is too high, and no summit is unreachable.
What You'll be Doing
Instruction
* Provide quality instruction in any Engineering or Engineering Technology program at Henderson and/or Transylvania County campuses
* Prepare adequately for all classes assigned, and conduct all classes in a professional manner
Curriculum Planning and Support
* Assess and report program and student learning outcomes
* Maintain and submit accurate records and reports in a timely manner to the appropriate office
* Maintain all classrooms and labs in an orderly, clean, and safe working environment.
Student Engagement
* Advise students while demonstrating genuine interest for the general welfare of all students
* Promote and actively participate in Advanced Technologies' recruitment and retention strategies
* Provide necessary support for and referrals to the College's educational support programs and functions
Professionalism and Partnerships
* Maintain a professional demeanor regarding teaching, student learning, and student advising
* Build and maintain professional relationships among all internal and external college stakeholders
* Partner with local manufacturers and area industries for better understanding of their applicable needs, then transferring those needs into the program curriculum
* Ensure compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies
Competencies
Maintain the technical competencies necessary to the job function
Additionally
* Ensure all equipment is left in good working order and return any tools to their proper place.
* Report any classroom, technology, equipment issues or missing components to the Chair immediately.
* Attend division and departmental meetings
* Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Education
Required- Associates degree in:
* Civil Engineering Technology, or
* Environmental Engineering Technology, or
* Mechanical Engineering Technology, or
* Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, or
* Mechatronics Engineering Technology, or
* A closely related engineering field.
All applicants must provide verifiable and relevant professional experience in a workplace setting OR demonstrated instructional/teaching environment.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering or Engineering Technology, or a closely related field. Master's degree must show a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in an engineering related area.
Experience
* Documented practical (hands-on) industry experience in engineering, which includes:
* Industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, control systems, systems analysis, maintenance procedures, hydraulics or pneumatics, or
* Drawing software such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, and/or Solidworks, Automation Studio, or
* Planning, documenting, and supervising tasks in sustainable land development and public works and facilities projects, or
* Materials testing, structural testing, field, and laboratory testing, site analysis, estimating, project management, plan preparation, hydraulics, environmental technology, and surveying, or
* Environmental safety principles, environmental standards, testing and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, instrumentation calibration, safety and protection procedures, equipment maintenance, and report preparation, or
* Closely related engineering areas required.
Previous college teaching or training experience is a plus.
The ability to use Learning Management Software (LMS) would be beneficial.
Skills and the Know-How
The selected faculty member will possess strong personal and professional integrity, effective verbal and written communication skills, and a commitment to safety. Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite or Office 365 or similar products, database systems, Learning Management Systems (LMS), College email, Google calendar, Google drive and documents, SharePoint, College website, and other computer applications associated with the position.
Physical Demands
The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines.
Blue Ridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution