"Assistant Professor Engineering"

Assistant Professor Engineering

Company:
University of the District of Columbia

Job Location:
Washington, 20008

Category:
Other Engineering Faculty

Type:
Full-Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular Tenure Track

Salary Range: Commensurate with rank and experience

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 5171 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC, 20017

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia is seeking a dynamic, patron-centered individual with collaboration skills and experiences to serve as an Assistant Professor of Engineering in the Division of Math, IT. and Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia Community College. The Assistant/ Associate Professor of Engineering is responsible for teaching various Engineering courses and providing advisement to students. This is a full-time 9-month tenure track position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaches courses in Information Technology:

• Assists with recruitment of new students, advises and assists with the retention of current students; answers student inquiries (emails and voice mail messages) in a timely manner- Engages in scholarly activities and community service.
• Conducts a minimum of five virtual or in-person office hours per week over a five-day week or the equivalent.
• Some experience with instructional technology and Blackboard or other instructional platform is desired.
• Participates in professional development workshops to become certified to teach on-line and to build on-line courses.
• Teaches online synchronous courses during the day, evening, and/or weekend.
• Teaches online asynchronous courses.
• Teaches in-person during the day, evening, and/or weekend: may include more than one campus site.
• Participates in the college governance process and college-wide committees.
• Adheres to college and program policies and procedures.
• Participates fully in curriculum development and revision.
• Recommends selection of OER (Open Educational Resources) textbooks and other instructional materials.
• Skill in teaching a diverse student body with various learning styles, familiarity or knowledge of differentiated instruction.
• Possess a high level of professionalism, including collaboration, excellent communication and customer service skills, and commitment to a learner-centered environment and ability to work with colleagues and administrators in the development of goals for the curriculum and the Community College in a fast-paced environment.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

1. An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and
2. At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

When formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

1. An earned doctorate or the highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization, or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate;
2. A record of scholarship and professional growth; and
3. At least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in an institution of higher education, including three (3) years as an Assistant Professor.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

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