Job Description:

Function of Position:

Full-time faculty teach classes, develop new educational materials, assist with curriculum review and assessment, perform professional duties, and participate in departmental and institutional functions, including department meetings and committee work. Teaching faculty report to the chairperson of the Optical Systems Technology program in the Engineering Technologies Department. Academic departments are led by a peer who serves as a department chair for a three-year term. All tenure-track faculty are in the pool from which the chair is appointed. Faculty are responsible for preparing and teaching courses in the department and will be assigned to the Brighton and or Downtown Campuses. Faculty may be expected to teach at another campus, extension site, or in an online, remote, and/or hybrid modality. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Optical Systems Technology to MCC.

• This is a grant-funded position contingent upon availability of grant funding and performance reviews.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge
• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance in Optical Systems Technology as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College
• Teaches multiple courses/sections each term, as outlined by the contract and as available
• Develops online Optical Systems Technology courses
• 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
• Maintains office hours according to contractual guidelines in order to support student learning
• Advises students concerning academic, career and related issues according to contractual guidelines
• Assists department with student recruitment, enrollment, and placement
• Assists department with student retention and completion initiatives including early alert
• Assists with development, review, and revision of department curriculum, including assessment of student learning and program review
• Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning
• Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design, as appropriate
• Attends department meetings as a contributing member
• Contributes to the College through Division, department, and College committees
• Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills, and the ability to prioritize workflow and mutli-task
• Assists department in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation
• Assists in the development of grant proposals and implementation of grant projects
• Works independently and in a team setting, demonstrating excellent time management skills to prioritize workflow and multi-task
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair and may be assigned courses at any MCC campus or extension site location

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned bachelor's degree or higher in Optics (or related field) from a regionally-accredited higher education institution OR has three or more years of experience in the field
• Ability to teach courses within the department
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive campus environment
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Evidence of proficiency with technology
• Commitment to continued professional growth
• Evidence of effective communication (interpersonal, speaking, and writing) skills
• Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned master's degree or Ph.D. degree in Optics (or related field) from a regionally-accredited higher education institution
• Five or more years' industrial/field experience
• Teaching experience in Optics or related discipline
• Familiarity with one or more of the following course topics: Conventional Optical Fabrication, CNC Optical Fabrication, Optical Systems, Geometrical Optics, Optical Instruments and Analysis, Wave Optics, Lasers, Photonics
• Experience with Interferometers and Metrology equipment
• Experience with Advanced Optical Fabrication Process
• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies
• Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching
• Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses
• Experience with computerized student record management
• Available to teach late afternoon and evening courses
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:

MCC is currently testing a Pilot Telecommuting Program that runs from October 25th, 2021 to June 30th, 2023 Under the pilot program, this position may be eligible for remote work up to 5 days per pay period pending departmental need and leadership approval. The pilot program may be extended or terminated at any time at the College's discretion.

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Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online

Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter

3. Unofficial Transcripts*

• Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing their foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S.

After submitting your Resume/CV, (Step 4) the subsequent pages enable you to upload additional documents (e.g., cover letter, etc.).