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Adjunct Faculty Opportunity - Construction Management Technology
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What they do
A Vocational Education Instructor teaches technical or job related skills to students, and uses work-based experience to help students learn about and prepare for jobs in a particular occupation. Provides training for jobs in business, health care, auto repair, information technology, culinary arts, or other areas. Teaches in a public high school, a regional or college program, or at a private training program.
$60,592 / year median in Maryland
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Department of The Built EnvironmentSchool of Business, Engineering, Applied Sciences,Technology, and Tourism ManagementLocation:
Universities atShady Grove, Rockville, MDInstitution:
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)UMES invites applications for an adjunct faculty position supporting the Construction Management Technology program at the Universities at Shady Grove.Benefits:
UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and accidental death & dismemberment. The medical benefits are subject to subsidy restrictions based upon number of courses taught. Normal course load for Adjunct Faculty is one to two courses. Voluntary participation in supplemental retirement accounts (SRAs) to include TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide; participation in state sponsored MetLife life insurance and/or USM sponsored MetLife life insurance plan; long term disability insurance, and the employee assistance program.About the Department
- The Department of the Built Environment has the following academicprograms:
- B.S. in Construction Management Technology
- B.S. in Technology and Engineering Education
- M.
Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the Regional Director at the Shady Grove campus, theadjunct faculty will teach Construction Management Technology courses inconstruction practice, building systems, structures, cost estimation, orconstruction safety. The courses are scheduled Monday - Friday in theafternoon and/or evening.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications
- Master's in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
- Industry certifications and/or experience.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
- Commitment to equity and inclusion in teaching.
Physical Demands:
- May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
- May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
- Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.
Key Benefits Note:
The medical benefits are subject to subsidy restrictions based upon number of courses taught. Normal course load for Adjunct Faculty is one to two courses.Required Application Materials:
Qualified applicants must submit:- Cover letter detailing experience with face-to-face and online course delivery
- Curriculum vitae.
- Statement of teaching philosophy and mentoring approach
- Contact information for three professional references, current or past supervisor (references will not be contacted without prior consent).