What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Fluid Power position at Lorain County Community College?
Job Description
Lorain County Community College (LCCC) is seeking experienced, enthusiastic, and innovative applicants for an adjunct faculty position within the Division of Engineering, Business, and Information Technologies (EBIT). The Adjunct Fluid Power Instructor will be responsible for, but not limited to, providing mechanical system lectures and labs for a variety of fluid power courses on an as needed basis, primarily TECN 121 Introduction to Fluid Power. Topics of instruction include principles of hydraulics and pneumatics, fluid mechanics / dynamics, conventional fluid circuits and fluid power components. Emphasis on applications, component selection and related mathematics computations. Other fluid power courses the candidate would have opportunities to teach as needed include Fluid Power Control Systems, Hydraulic Components and Circuits and, Piping Systems and Codes.
The instructor : Must be available to teach days and / or evenings; Must feel comfortable using learning management systems (Canvas) in the delivery of courses; Must be able to utilize and maintain lab equipment; Must be able to adapt teaching methods to meet the varying needs and interests of students; Must be able to administer and grade tests, evaluate students, prepare weekly classes and performance testing based on the course curriculum; Must demonstrate a working knowledge and appreciation of mechanical system practices used in industry; Must be able to demonstrate the safe and proper use of tools and equipment used in industry; Must be able to deliver curriculum on campus.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a closely related field; a minimum of three years of industry experience; ability to operate a computer to post syllabus, grades, and attendance.
Preferred Qualifications : Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or closely related field; Prior college level teaching experience.
The complete application file should include : a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, an updated curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and the contact information of three professional references. Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.
About LCCC :
Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs.
Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County's high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC's high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.
LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC's students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.
Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.
