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Adjunct Faculty - Engineering
Location
United States
Posted
12 days ago
Salary
$1.2K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Adjunct Faculty - Engineering
Marymount University's Center for Career Development & Community Engagement
Role Description Marymount University seeks qualified individuals to teach Engineering lectures and laboratories. Qualified applicants will be contacted as a teaching need arises in Mechanical and Biomedical engineering. Courses of interest may include: - Calculus-based physics - Statics - Dynamics - CAD design - Thermodynamics - Fluid mechanics Adjunct faculty are professionals responsible for providing a quality learning experience for Marymount University students on a semester basis. They report to a dean, chair, or director and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of the university. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning. Each adjunct is hired to instruct a particular course(s) within a department. A supervisor will review all duties as assigned, particular to the course(s) being contracted to be taught. Please complete the online application and attach: - Cover letter - CV - Philosophy of teaching - A list of three references - Unofficial graduate transcripts Qualifications - Master's degree in Physics, Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the field of teaching required - Demonstrated expertise or professional experience in the subject area - Strong communication and instructional skills - Commitment to inclusive excellence and student success Requirements - Prior college-level teaching experience (preferred) - Experience with learning management systems and online teaching platforms (preferred) - Experience working with diverse and first-generation student populations (preferred) Benefits - Mission-driven institution committed to personal attention and student engagement - Small class sizes that support meaningful interaction - Access to academic resources and faculty support - Opportunity to teach in a region rich with professional, governmental, and nonprofit organizations - Flexible scheduling for working professionals - Some adjunct positions may be fully remote and asynchronous Application Process To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and potential contributions as a faculty member, please upload the following required materials: - Resume or curriculum vitae - Letter of application/cover letter - Teaching philosophy (2 pages max) detailing your interest and prior experience with teaching diverse adult learners, including three values that guide your teaching practices - Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts - A list of three professional references and their contact information Important Note: Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the "Resume/Cover letter" section of the application. A maximum of 5 files can be uploaded, so you will need to combine some documents or combine them all into one pdf file. Due to the volume of applications received, only applications that include all required materials outlined above will be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, depending on departmental needs. Compensation Adjuncts receive remuneration on a semester basis, and may range from $1,200/credit hour. They may make their own contribution to a 403b retirement plan. Equal Opportunity Statement Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission.
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