Adjunct Faculty, Optical Systems Technology

Function of Position:

Adjunct faculty prepare and teach courses in the department, develop new educational materials, and assist with the assessment of student learning, as appropriate. Classes may be assigned for the Brighton and/or Downtown Campus, extension site, or an online, remote, or hybrid modality, as needed. Adjunct faculty report to the chairperson of the Optical Systems Technologies Department. The successful candidate will bring a passion for teaching and a desire to support and mentor MCC students as they pursue educational and career goals.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge.
• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance in Optical Systems Technologies as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College.
• Teaches course(s)/section(s), as outlined by the contract and as available.
• Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement.
• Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment.
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner.
• Assists department with student retention and completion initiatives.
• Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning.
• Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design, as appropriate.
• Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development.
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workflow.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair, as appropriate.