Adjunct Engineering Instructors - Fall 2023 semester
POSITION OVERVIEW
This document describes duties that the Academy expects of adjunct faculty members. Adjunct
faculty are non-permanent, temporary faculty who are hired on a semester by semester basis.
TEACHING
Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or training ship(s) and in
immediate preparation for these; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing contemporary teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies and practica; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations; supervising independent study projects, supervising or teaching clinical cooperatives or industry programs, and assigning grades according to existing Academy policy.
OTHER ASPECTS OF FACULTY PERFORMANCE
Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public.
DUTIES
• Teach at undergraduate and graduate level in areas allocated by the Department Head and reviewed from time to time by the Department Head.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, by preparing syllabus and lesson plans and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments.
• Provide advice and support to students.
• Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, papers and exams
• Office Hours required per week: Varies by assignment, typically 2-3 for an adjunct teaching 12 credits or more.
• Maintain an awareness and enforce fire and health and safety regulations applicable to the teaching location.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
• Teaching and other forms of public presentation.
• Proven record of ability to supervise academic work by undergraduates or masters students.
• Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to write clearly and tailor communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Commitment to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students
• Commitment to MMA’s policy of equal opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all genders, cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are essential
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• High degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in a relevant field of specialization.*
• Candidates must have a 3 years minimum industrial experience in their appropriate industry.
• Prior successful teaching/training experience desired.
• Membership in relevant professional organization(s).
• Applicable professional license(s).
• Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization. Must meet Academy criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor.
• * Preferred but not required for: Lab Assistant Instructor, ET101, and ET399 positions.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
• Background check is required
• Tobacco-free campus.
• Must present original copies of transcripts
COURSES/POSITIONS AVAILABLE
EG243 : Welding — An introduction to and practice in the principles, safety aspects, and correct
operations of arc welding and oxyacetylene cutting. Emphasis is on all-position shielded metal arc
welding. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment
requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 1, Lab 2, Cr. 2.
One three-hour lab per week - Two instructors (lead, assistant) per lab - Typical Class Size 12-16
Lab Assistant Instructors needed for up to five sections - Compensation starts at $2,000/section
(2 units per section)
EG351 : Machine Tool Operations II — Practical study of the operation and utilization of lathes
and milling machines. Provides a continuing opportunity to receive actual practice in threading and milling projects. Prerequisite: EG252. Rec. 1, Lab 3, Cr. 2.5.
One four-hour lab per week - Two instructors (lead, assistant) per lab - Typical Class Size 24
Lab Assistant Instructor needed for up to three sections - Compensation starts at $2,500/section
(2.5 units per section)
EG372L : Electrical Power II Lab— Builds on ET/ES371 to develop an understanding of design,
construction, operational characteristics, efficiency and maintenance of DC and single- and 3-phase AC machinery, and pulse-width modulation (PWM) and its applications to propulsion and industrial drives. Lab work will emphasize principles of safe and efficient operation, troubleshooting, and installation of electrical machinery and systematic use of measuring equipment. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: MS110 or MS150, ET371 or ES371, PS102 or PS162, CE203 or CO200 or CO201 or CO203. Rec. .5, Lab. 1.5
One two-hour lab per week - Two instructors (lead, assistant) per lab - Typical Class Size 12-16
Lab Assistant Instructor needed for up to seven labs - Compensation starts at $1,250/section
(1.25 units per section)
EG481L : Marine Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Lab— Refrigeration processes encountered
in the marine field and industry. Includes the design, operation, and maintenance of the principal
refrigeration cycle components, reciprocating and rotary centrifugal compressors, and the
refrigerants used. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the
Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded
assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements.
Prerequisite: ET211 or ES201 Rec. .5, Lab. .5
One one-hour lab per week - Two instructors (lead, assistant) per lab - Typical Class Size 12
Lab Assistant Instructor needed for up to seven labs - Compensation starts at $750/section
(0.75 units per section)
ES205 : Engineering Statics — The study of forces applied to structures. Includes an introduction
to vector mechanics, static equilibrium, two and three-dimensional force systems, distributed
forces, and friction. Structures studied include trusses, frames, and beams. Prerequisites: MS110 or
MS150 and PS102 or PS162. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Three one-hour lectures per week - One instructor per section - Typical Class Size 24
Lead Instructor needed for one section - Compensation starts at $3,000/section
(3 units per section)
ET101 : Graphics — Study and practice in lettering, use of tools, methods of geometric
construction, multiview projection, orthographic representation, and delineation applied to marine
technology and engineering. This course supports the marine license program requirements to
meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have
embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements.
Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.
Two two-hour lecture/lab per week - One lecturer per lab - Typical Class Size 18-20
Lecturer needed for up to four sections - Compensation starts at $3,000/section
(3 units per section)
ET399 : Intermediate Engineering Drafting & Design — Designed to give the student experience in developing their CADD skills. Focus will be on design, becoming proficient with Solidworks, using advanced techniques, page layout using exploded views, bill of materials, and rapid prototyping. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 2.
Two two-hour lecture/lab per week - One lecturer per lab - Typical Class Size 12-16
Lecturer needed for up to one section - Compensation starts at $3,000/section
(3 units per section)