Position Summary:
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic adjunct faculty member to teach in our HVAC day program. This is an adjunct position reporting directly to the program chair.
The primary responsibility will be to teach students HVAC courses such as basic electrical and safety, basic and commercial refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning in our 9-month training program. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, assist the program director and participate in department training, meetings, and graduation.
Key Responsibilities of Adjunct Faculty:
- Availability to meet with students when needed.
- Use of course texts, outlines, and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and department policies. Any deviations from the course syllabus must be approved by the department chair.
- Respond to chair and administrative requests in a timely manner and complete all responsibilities effectively; prompt in keeping appointments, attending meetings (when possible), starting classes on time.
- Respond to students in a timely manner
- Evaluate student achievement and provide timely feedback while maintaining accurate student records in the CANVAS LMS. Provide adequate support to students and maintain a respectful, professional rapport.
- Participation in communications with the college and department. This includes utilizing the college Dropout Detective warning system to alert advisors when students falter.
- Demonstrate effective teaching including preparation, meeting course goals, organization and presentation of material, student involvement, and classroom management.
- Collaborate with other college departments (academic, student affairs, enrollment, and development) for the mutual benefit of all.
All employees of Franklin Cummings Tech are expected to be passionate advocates for students and actively lead and contribute to institution-wide efforts to further improve graduation, retention rates, and career placement of our student body. Furthermore, all staff and faculty across the institution collaborate to support student recruitment, retention, and success.
Qualifications:
- At least three years of experience in the HVAC field
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized, motivated and results drive
- Prior teaching experience preferred
- Clean background check
Applicants who may not exactly meet these qualifications are encouraged to describe in writing why they would contribute substantially to the success of the college and could carry out the requirements of the job.
Type of Appointment:
Adjunct appointed to teach day courses four days a week, would begin immediately, with expectation of renewal for the following semester on satisfactory performance. There will be a mandatory 3 hour a week office hours to meet with students.
This position pays $2,277.00 per credit.
