Engineering Faculty

Position Summary

Primary responsibilities include facilitating civil engineering courses and course evaluation/development in a learner-centered environment. This position requires a thorough knowledge of the field of and skills related to civil engineering.  Individual must project a professional image and possess strong communication skills. This individual should be knowledgeable in and possess the ability to teach mathematics, science, CAD, computing, and surveying. 

Specific Responsibilities 

1. Perform instructional, committee, and other duties as assigned.
2. Assist the Faculty Lead with student recruitment, retention, and graduation.
3. Develop and maintain professional contacts by attending conferences and by actively participating in professional organizations.
4. Maintain ongoing professional development.
5. Participate in enrollment management initiatives, including marketing, recruitment, and retention of students.
6. Perform program and course assessment activities as assigned. 
7. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate assessment strategies to measure Core Learning Outcomes and direct measures of student learning.
8. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate examinations and other assessment methodologies.
9. Design, implement, and evaluate a systematic plan for program evaluation in collaboration with the Faculty Lead and Dean of Academic Affairs.
10. Maintain the academic standards and integrity of the program. 
11. Develop, execute, evaluate, and update the course syllabi and provide Belmont College with the most recent official copy in electronic format
12. Prepare daily lesson plans, course outlines, and other instructional materials as needed for effective instruction.
13. Develop, teach, and evaluate all assigned courses incorporating active learning strategies.
14. Recommend and order texts and other instructional materials to be used for instruction.
15. Maintain a schedule of available office hours for consultation with students and others as may be required.
16. Guide and counsel the student in her/his educational adjustments.  Refer students for counseling and tutoring when necessary.
17. Recognize and adapt teaching style to the educational needs of the individual students.
18. Communicate tact and impartiality in dealing with students and student related problems.
19. Demonstrate expertise in independent decision making incorporating goals and objectives of the course.
20. Demonstrate competency in use of email, voice mail, and word processing.
21. Provide instruction at off-campus sites as assigned.
22. Submit attendance and grades for assigned students electronically as required and maintain appropriate grading documentation.
23. Plan, attend, and assist with student, faculty, and college activities.
24. Attend department faculty meetings.
25. Establish and maintain professional communication and working relationships with all college faculty, administration, and staff.
26. Serve on assigned or voluntary committees, governance teams, and task forces.  
27. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate College and faculty policies, including FERPA.
28. As needed, assist the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and the Dean of Academic Affairs in the preparation of course descriptions and instructional schedules.
29. Recommend to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and the Dean of Academic Affairs curriculum changes and/or revisions to improve the instructional process. Assist in the development of new related proposed technologies.
30. Assist the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs the Dean of Academic Affairs in all advisory committee functions.
31. Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

1. Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field with work experience and teaching experience;
2. Faculty experience in a post-secondary setting;
3. Any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties.

To apply for this position, complete application at http://www.belmontcollege.edu/about-us/resources/human-resources/employment-application/.  A cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and three professional references must be included or emailed separately to employment@belmontcollege.edu.  

EOE