Pvamu
Non-Tenure Track Adjunct Instructor (Mechanical Engineering) - Pool
Prairie View, TX · Staff+ · Part-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
HRMechanical DesignResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringMicrosoft Office
About the role
- This is a non-tenure track, part-time (less than 50% effort) position, and responsibilities are limited to teaching the courses listed in this posting.
- Minimum pay is commensurate depending on education and experience.
- Consideration will be given to applications as curricular and student needs arise in the department.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and manage student records
- Post and maintain office hours for a minimum of three (3) hours per week
Requirements
- Graduate Level: Faculty teaching graduate and post-baccalaureate coursework require an earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
- Attend student class orientation as needed (if required by the hiring department)
- Attend clinical/simulation/studio meetings as needed (if required by hiring department)
- Ability to use virtual technology and related software to support online teaching (if required by the hiring department).
- Selected applicants for the current academic year may teach up to 7 undergraduate/graduate level Semester Credit Hours (SCH) in an assigned semester (less than 50% FTE), within the required discipline, as dictated by student demand during the available semester(s).
Skills
- Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level.
- Knowledge of online learning management systems.
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks.
- Sufficient knowledge of the subject area being taught.
- Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences.
- Technical competence in appropriate subject matter and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems.
- Understanding of the learning and development processes of youth and adults.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively and respectfully with students, staff, and community members.
- Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Additional Posting Information
Compensation
- Compensation is on a per-course basis and based on factors such as academic discipline, faculty credentialing, experience, etc.
- Minimum pay is commensurate depending on education and experience.
Company info
- At PVAMU, we are more than just an institution of higher learning - we are a vibrant community of scholars, innovators, and changemakers dedicated to excellence in education, research, and service. We are committed to academic excellence and innovation, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines. Our world-class faculty are experts in their fields, dedicated to mentoring and inspiring the next generation of leaders and scholars. Rooted in our origins as one of the nation's esteemed HBCUs, we take immense pride in our longstanding tradition of providing accessible education and creating transformative opportunities.
- Our Commitment
- We are committed to fostering an environment of respect, and we actively cultivate an atmosphere where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Our commitment extends beyond the classroom, as we strive to be a catalyst for positive change in our local and global communities. We believe in the transformative power of education to address social and economic disparities, and we actively engage in research, outreach, and service initiatives to make a meaningful impact. We are dedicated to achieving excellence and relevance in teaching, research, and service. We seek to provide a high-quality educational experience for students who, upon completion of bachelors, masters, or doctorate degrees, possess self-sufficiency and professional competence. The experience is imbued by the institution's values including, but not limited to, Access and Quality, Leadership, Relevance, Innovation, and Social Responsibility. For additional information, visit our Faculty Resources Page.
- Background Check Requirements:
- At PVAMU, we are more than just an institution of higher learning - we are a vibrant community of scholars, innovators, and changemakers dedicated to excellence in education, research, and service.
- We are committed to academic excellence and innovation, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines.
- Our world-class faculty are experts in their fields, dedicated to mentoring and inspiring the next generation of leaders and scholars.
- Rooted in our origins as one of the nation's esteemed HBCUs, we take immense pride in our longstanding tradition of providing accessible education and creating transformative opportunities.
- We are committed to fostering an environment of respect, and we actively cultivate an atmosphere where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
- Our commitment extends beyond the classroom, as we strive to be a catalyst for positive change in our local and global communities.
- We believe in the transformative power of education to address social and economic disparities, and we actively engage in research, outreach, and service initiatives to make a meaningful impact.
- We are dedicated to achieving excellence and relevance in teaching, research, and service.
- We seek to provide a high-quality educational experience for students who, upon completion of bachelors, masters, or doctorate degrees, possess self-sufficiency and professional competence.
- The experience is imbued by the institution's values including, but not limited to, Access and Quality, Leadership, Relevance, Innovation, and Social Responsibility.
- For additional information, visit our Faculty Resources Page.
- All positions are security-sensitive.
- Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
- Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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