What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Heavy Equipment Technology position at Belmont College?
Title: Instructor, Adjunct - Heavy Equipment Technology
Department: Academic and Student Affairs
Supervisor: Dean of Academic Affairs
Pay Grade: Adjunct Rate
Developed 10/2021
Revised 2/2023; 5/2026
Location: Academic Technical Center
Approved by: President
Position Summary:
In a learner-centered environment, primary responsibilities include teaching the required skills.
Specific Responsibilities
The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
1. Conduct organized classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and objectives.
2. Guide students through course curriculum through in classroom instruction and online as needed.
3. Develop, teach, and evaluate all assigned courses incorporating active learning strategies while recognizing and adapting teaching style to the educational needs of the individual students.
4. Update the course syllabi with instructor information and provide Belmont College with an electronic copy every semester.
5. Prepare course outlines and other instructional materials as needed for effective instruction.
6. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate examinations and other assessment methodologies.
7. Evaluate the progress of each student; notify students of progress.
8. Record attendance for assigned students throughout the semester
9. Be available via email and phone throughout the week to answer student questions regarding course content.
10. Communicate on a regular basis with the Director of Workforce and Advancement and Provost.
11. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
12. Participate in enrollment management by promoting retention of students.
13. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge, and instructional methods.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.
15. Any hire will be made after final program approval.
Physical Requirements:
Note: Please rank the below tasks as F for Frequent (6 hours daily), M for Moderate (4-6 hours daily), O for Occasional (2-4 hours daily) or R for Rarely (>2 hours daily).
F Stand or Sit R Stoop/Kneel/Crawl F Carry/Weight Lift
F Walk F Talk/Hear F Exposure to Outside Environment
F Use of Fingers/Hands F See R Able to lift 50 pounds
R Climb R Taste/Smell R Exposure to Hazardous Materials
Position Requirements:
1. Must be effective in teaching and knowledgeable in subject matter as documented by appropriate professional credential(s)/certifications(s), education, and experience in the designated content area.
2. Must have a working knowledge of hydraulics, or electronics, or diesel engines.
3. A two year degree preferred but not required.
4. Five years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance.
5. Previous teaching experience perferred (classroom or professional/corporate training);
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
7. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Belmont College does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, housing, citizenship, veterans status, or genetic information in matters of admissions, employment, or service the College provides. Belmont College also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of discrimination and harassment.
This job description is subject to change at any time and nothing in this job description restricts the college’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities. Additionally, this job description shall not be construed as an employment contract.