What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Engineering & Technology position at Western Carolina University?
Adjunct Faculty - Engineering & Technology
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Posting Information
| Posting Number | |
|---|---|
| Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/3180 |
| Classification Title | Adjunct Faculty |
| Working Title | Adjunct Faculty - Engineering & Technology |
| Department | Mechanical Engineering |
| Salary Range | Commensurate with qualifications |
| Position Summary | Candidates will teach courses as required by the department. Teaching will normally entail preparing teaching materials, giving lectures, overseeing laboratories, project work, grading, and/or developing assessment mechanisms. Course assignments will be determined by department need and candidate background. |
| Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position | |
| Minimum Qualifications | Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a master's degree with a concentration in the discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline). Industry experience in the discipline required. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Candidates with extensive practical laboratory and experimentation background are highly desirable. |
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| Open Date | |
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| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Background/E-Verify | |
| Credential Verification | All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. |
| EOE | Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu. |
| University Safety | The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety. |
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- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement
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Western Carolina University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color,national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition, Western Carolina University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.