City of San Marino ยท 1 month ago
Assistant Instructor - Engineering Technology
Warrensburg, MO
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Central Missouri is inviting applications for a teaching position in the Engineering Technology program. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses, developing curriculum, and engaging with students and industry contacts.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Teaching - The primary responsibility of the faculty is quality teaching in their respective content areas, regardless of delivery format. This entails adequate preparation for courses, effective course design and instruction, and fair and timely evaluation/feedback of student progress
Keep current in your discipline
Organize courses to facilitate quality student engagement and high impact practices
Assist department/school chairs with scheduling of classes that meet the needs of students
Comply with departmental, college, and university standards concerning the academic quality and integrity of their classes
Keep current in their use of technology by attending university training sessions and other professional development opportunities
Be available to meet students outside the classroom by being available before or after classes by scheduling office hours both in a physical and electronic format to include in person and virtual office hours
Assist with department and college assessment and be proactive with modifications to curriculum based on assessment feedback
Scholarship/Professional Development - The strength of a university rests on the knowledge and skills of its faculty. Faculty must stay current in their field of expertise/teaching area
Authoring academic writings
Presentation of work at local/state/regional/national conferences
Active membership and/or office holding in professional organizations at the local/state/regional/national level
Service - An expectation of a professional faculty member is to serve the department, college, and university community
Attending department/college/university meetings
Engaging in committee work that will advance the department/college/institution
Assisting with student recruitment
Participating in graduation and convocation ceremonies
Advising - A primary responsibility of faculty is the proper, timely, competent and professional advising of students
Be knowledgeable of the requirements of their degree programs as stated in the appropriate catalog(s)
Meet/advise students on academic and non-academic matters (e.g. curriculum mapping, internships, graduate/professional school options and career preparation)
Provide leadership and promote excellence in student organizations
Communication - Faculty should communicate effectively and in a timely manner with students and colleagues at all levels of the institution. This implies an understanding of the communication hierarchy within departments, colleges, and administrative levels. Timely communication with students supports other faculty responsibilities (teaching, advising)
Cultivate a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other faculty/staff within their own department, the college and the university
Be responsive and timely. Respond to student phone calls and email messages within university guidelines
Qualification
Required
Earned master's level degree required
Either a Bachelor or a Master of Science degree must be in Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Industrial Technology, Industrial Management, or a closely related field required
A minimum of three (3) years of U.S. domestic engineering, construction, or related industry experience required
Experience teaching online with Blackboard, Brightspace, Canvas, or other learning management systems required
Communicate effectively in spoken and written English required
Preferred
A minimum of five (5) years of U.S. domestic engineering, construction, or related industry experience preferred
Prior teaching experience at the college or university level, including advising students and working with student groups preferred
Prior industry or teaching experience in construction management, civil engineering, or civil engineering technology preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability
3 weeks paid vacation per year
3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Retirement
Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM
30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university
Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b))
Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire
Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year
The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus
An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members
UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage
Company
City of San Marino
The City of San Marino is a full-service general law city located in Los Angeles County.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase