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Part-Time Faculty - Engineering

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This is a perpetual job posting. Applications are accepted at any time; however, a position may or may not be currently available. Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application. Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College (c/o Dean, Engineering, Computer Technology, and Innovation,  902 College Ave, Brenham, TX 77833). Additionally, transcripts may be sent electronically to mhibbs@blinn.edu. All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from a certified agency. Names and means of contact (email address or telephone number) of three references must be included in resume or CV. A short teaching demonstration will be required if the applicant is selected for interview.
Official transcripts must be received before successful candidate may begin teaching..

Posting Details

VEVRRA Federal Contractor – Priority referral protected veterans requested.

Position Information

Requisition Number 2023026F
Position Title Part-Time Faculty - Engineering
Salary Range Per part-time faculty salary schedule
DBM Rating n/a
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Faculty
Anticipated Start Date 08/23/2023
Campus Brenham, RELLIS, Distance Education
Application Deadline
Extended Open Deadline
FLSA Status Exempt
Security Sensitive? Yes
Work Hours As defined by the institution, could include evenings or weekends
Position Summary Information

Objective
To perform the day-to-day operations of instructional programs on the assigned campus.
Essential Duties
• Provide instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Maintain access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
• Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Advise students in academic matters.
• Evaluate student performance through a variety of means to measure progress while informing students in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
• Provide recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, and Curriculum Resource Teams regarding curriculum.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Provide information requested of all faculty.
• Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
• Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
• Possess a passion for teaching community college students.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and orally.
• Attend college orientation and required institutional meetings.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in engineering. All coursework must be from an accredited college or university.

Teaching Experience (either at the college or secondary level) required.
Preferred Experience and Training
Online teaching experience.

College teaching experience..

In addition to a Master’s degree in Engineering, a Master’s degree or 18 graduate-level hours in either Computer Science or Mathematics.

Licensed Professional Engineer
Physical Requirements
Required Degree, License or Certifications
Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in engineering. All coursework must be from an accredited college or university.
Special Notes To Applicants
This is a perpetual job posting. Applications are accepted at any time; however, a position may or may not be currently available. Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application. Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College (c/o Dean, Engineering, Computer Technology, and Innovation,  902 College Ave, Brenham, TX 77833). Additionally, transcripts may be sent electronically to mhibbs@blinn.edu. All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from a certified agency. Names and means of contact (email address or telephone number) of three references must be included in resume or CV. A short teaching demonstration will be required if the applicant is selected for interview.
Official transcripts must be received before successful candidate may begin teaching..
Credentials
The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf
Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/11122

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 hours in engineering?
    • Yes, I have at least 18 graduate-level hours in engineering.
    • No
  2. * The criteria for accreditation adopted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) require all faculty teaching college-level courses have "at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching field(s) and hold a Master's degree or higher." If you have a Master's degree or higher, please list the title and course number of each graduate course that may be applied to the 18 hours required in your teaching field. Please list the courses here as well as attach a transcript(s) at the end of this application.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have college or secondary teaching experience other than as a teaching assistant?
    • Yes, I have more than 3 years of college teaching experience.
    • Yes, I have 1-3 years of college teaching experience.
    • Yes, I have more than 3 years of secondary teaching experience.
    • Yes, I have 1-3 years of secondary teaching experience.
    • No, my teaching experience is only as a teaching assistant.
    • No, I have no teaching experience.
  5. * Discuss your non-teaching experiences and skills that would be particularly valuable in an engineering classroom.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Please describe your teaching experience in each of the following modalities: Face-to-Face, Blended/Hybrid, Online, Flipped Classroom, Accelerated, and Paired/Team Teaching.

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * What experience do you have in creating online courses? Please list any certifications, distinctions, and/or training you have received.

    (Open Ended Question)

  8. * Please describe your teaching philosophy and how you implement it in the classroom. Please copy and paste your teaching philosophy here as well as attach it at the end of this application.

    (Open Ended Question)

  9. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Advertisement (specify in next question below)
    • Blinn Website
    • Blinn Employee
    • Internet Site (specify in next question below)
    • Indeed
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
    • TACC - Texas Association of Community Colleges
    • Other (specify in next question below)
  10. If in the previous question you selected "Advertisement", "Internet Site", or "Other", please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.

    (Open Ended Question)

  11. * Please choose all that apply below. If you answer yes to any below, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section. For definition of claiming veteran's employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf)
    • Yes, I am a veteran
    • Yes, I am a veteran's surviving spouse who has not remarried
    • Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty.
    • Yes, I am claiming veteran's employment preference.
    • No, to all the above
  12. * To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status.
    • Yes, I will now or in the future need H-1B visa sponsorship
    • No, I will not need sponsorship now or in the future for an H-1B visa
  13. * If selected for the position, I am aware and accept the responsibility to present to the Division Dean original, official documents of all my educational work prior to receiving a class assignment.
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Teaching Philosophy
  4. Unofficial Graduate Transcript 1
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Graduate Transcript 2
  2. Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript
  3. Resume
  4. Other Document 1
  5. Other Document 2
  6. Unofficial Other Transcripts 1
  7. Unofficial Other Transcripts 2
  8. Unofficial Other Transcripts 3
  9. License
  10. DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference)
  11. DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)