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Rock Valley College

Adjunct - Engineering

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A Mechanical Engineering Professor teaches foundational mechanical engineering ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

$90,974 / year median in Illinois

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Type :
Adjunct/Adjunct Faculty Location:
Main Campus Position:
Rock Valley College is seeking Adjunct Faculty to teach Engineering courses.
Employment Notice:
Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position.
Job Summary:
Teach assigned classes and perform activities related to classroom instruction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Create instructor syllabus to share course expectations and policies with students and department. Teach assigned classes including lecture and lab components as appropriate. Plan class content and assign appropriate classwork including maintaining RVC's Learning Management System (EAGLE). Meet classes at assigned times in compliance with credit hour expectations. Instruct students in the proper use of lab equipment including safety guidelines. Assess student learning in meeting course objectives. Evaluate student progress and assign mid-term and final grades. Maintain student records including Enrollment Verification at the start of the semester. Maintain office hours for student support. Expectation is one hour for each class taught at times convenient to students. Participate in college and department training including continuous improvement through mentoring and evaluation activities. Collaborate with department chair in assessment at the course and program levels including collecting and analyzing data. Collaborate with department chair to revise Master Course Syllabus and catalog information including course objectives, topic outline, appropriate texts, and teaching materials. Collaborate with lab manager to make sure that lab equipment is properly maintained including requesting lab supplies and equipment as needed. Make minor repairs on lab equipment when practical and appropriate. Regular attendance is expected.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related discipline and a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline. Background should include working knowledge of one or more of the following areas: Engineering design process including the engineering approach to solve a variety of problems. Creating engineering drawings per
ASME Y14.5M
Computer-Aided Design including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc. Engineering mechanics including Statics, Dynamics, and Deformable Bodies Other engineering skills as needed to support the department course catalog
Salary:
$700 - $845 per CHE