Adjunct Faculty - Mechanical Engineering

About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country.

DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work: Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values: Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.

Job Description:

The Department of Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Technology at DCC invites applications for part-time faculty to teach in our Engineering program.

The department is searching for an instructor for the spring semester to teach one or more of the following course(s):

• ENR 204 - Mechanics of Materials (2 lecture contact hours/week and 2 lab contact hours/week)

• Days and Times: Lecture: Mondays 2:00-3:50 PM; Lab: Wednesdays 2:00-3:50 PM

• Method: Traditional/In-Person

• Location: Main Campus in Poughkeepsie

• ENR 209 - Mechanics of Materials (3 lecture contact hours/week)

• Days and Times: Lecture: Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30-7:45 PM

• Method: Traditional/In-Person

• Location: Main Campus in Poughkeepsie

• ENR 102 - Computer Programming for Engineers

• Days and Times: Lecture: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30-12:20 AM and 2:00-3:50 PM

• Method: Traditional/In-Person

• Location: Main Campus in Poughkeepsie

Part-time faculty teach assigned class material in accordance with learning objectives developed by the department.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Official transcripts required upon hire.

• High School Teaching Certification OR experience teaching college-level engineering courses OR 5 years' experience training/teaching and evaluating the performance of others in a professional setting

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD. in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience teaching at the college level, particularly at a community college.
• Experience using a Learning Management System such as Brightspace, Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, etc.
• A commitment to diversity and an understanding of how diversity impacts learning and instruction.

Additional Information:

Professional Letters of Reference Required

Working Conditions:

• The performance of this work is primarily in-person
• This course is held at the Main Campus in Poughkeepsie
• This course is held during weekdays

Classification: Dutchess United Educators (DUE), Part-Time Educator

Salary: At negotiated rate, starting at: $1,499 per lecture or lab contact hour (Instructor, Step 1)

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Dutchess Community College is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Applications from minorities, veterans, the disabled and all others are encouraged (AA/EOE).