Adjunct Faculty - Emerging Technology

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Emerging Technology

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Please note: applicants must reside in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or DC.

Laurel Ridge Community College is accepting applications for adjunct, part-time faculty positions (day, evening and weekend) to support its growing Emerging Technology programs.

Emerging Technology program areas include:

• Virtual Reality & Game Design (Immersive Technology)
• Industrial Robotics & Automation
• Artificial Intelligence & Applied Data Science
• Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS)

Adjunct Faculty positions are appointed on a course by course, semester basis as needed. Responsibilities include teaching college level courses in face to face, online, and hybrid formats as needed during the day, evening and weekends. This position will be located at of the Middletown Campus, with teaching assignments determined by program and instructional needs.

All applicants must include unofficial transcripts at time of application. If any candidate with degrees awarded outside of the United States, please include unofficial evaluations for these foreign transcripts with your application. Should you be selected for hire, faculty who hold one or more degrees are required to submit official transcripts of all degrees, including official evaluations for any foreign transcripts to the Office of Human Resource Management.

Adjunct Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis. Submission of on-line application must also include unofficial transcripts of all college work completed (cover letters and resumes are optional, but strongly recommended).

Compensation and Benefits:
The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50. The position is part time and as such is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies. Note: Adjunct/Continuing Education

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Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.

Sponsorship of an employee's work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!

• Bachelor’s degree in the teaching field required ORan Associate’s degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competency and a minimum of two years of related occupational experience in Artificial Intelligence, Applied Data Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Virtual Reality, or Game Design.
• Five years of current occupational experience, demonstrated competency in the discipline, possession of required industry credentials, and an Associate’s degree or equivalent in the teaching field is preferred for sUAS/Drone Operations and Industrial Robotics and Automation Programs.
• The ability to use instructional technology is required.

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to diverse student population
• Ability to work effectively with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic and vocational goals
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to demonstrate currency in the field and depth of knowledge within the discipline
• Ability to assess student, program, and institutional learning outcomes
• Experience with Canvas or other online course management tools a plus
• Instructional experience is a plus
• Willingness to adopt new technologies that support student success.