Adjunct Lecturer of HVAC - Boston, United States - Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (Franklin Cummings Tech) is a private, non-profit, two-year technical college located in Boston. Founded in 1908, the college proudly continues a long tradition of educating students for high-demand technical careers in a variety of industries, including automotive, advanced manufacturing, computer technology, engineering and construction management. With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, our unique mixture of 1, 2, and 4-year programs are delivered both in-person and on-line to appeal to student's demand for flexible program delivery.

Our graduation and job placement rates are among the best in the nation among two-year colleges. Because of our impact and outcomes, Franklin Cummings Tech recently received the largest gift in its history: $12.5 million from the Cummings Foundation to continue to advance its leading-edge work in creating technical career pathways for students typically underrepresented in post-secondary education.

In FY22, Franklin Cummings Tech was the academic home to almost 900 learners. Half of those learners were students enrolled in traditional credit-bearing programs. The balance enrolled in a combination of continuing education and contract education programs. In the coming years, the College seeks to boost the number of students in credit-bearing courses, while also expanding continuing education and contract education so that we are educating more than 1,000 learners a year by FY25.

Position Summary:

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic adjunct faculty member to teach in our HVAC day program. This is an adjunct position reporting directly to the program chair.

The primary responsibility will be to teach students HVAC courses such as basic electrical and safety, basic and commercial refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning in our 9-month training program. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, assist the program director and participate in department training, meetings, and graduation.

Key Responsibilities of Adjunct Faculty:

• Teach during class hours from 8:00am to 2:30pm, on a hybrid schedule Monday through Thursday
• Availability to meet with students when needed.
• Use of course texts, outlines, and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and department policies. Any deviations from the course syllabus must be approved by the department chair.
• Respond to chair and administrative requests in a timely manner and complete all responsibilities effectively; prompt in keeping appointments, attending meetings (when possible), starting classes on time.
• Respond to students in a timely manner
• Evaluate student achievement and provide timely feedback while maintaining accurate student records in the CANVAS LMS. Provide adequate support to students and maintain a respectful, professional rapport.
• Participation in communications with the college and department. This includes utilizing the college Dropout Detective warning system to alert advisors when students falter.
• Demonstrate effective teaching including preparation, meeting course goals, organization and presentation of material, student involvement, and classroom management.
• Collaborate with other college departments (academic, student affairs, enrollment, and development) for the mutual benefit of all.

All employees of Franklin Cummings Tech are expected to be passionate advocates for students and actively lead and contribute to institution-wide efforts to further improve graduation, retention rates, and career placement of our student body. Furthermore, all staff and faculty across the institution collaborate to support student recruitment, retention, and success.

Qualifications:

• At least three years of experience in the HVAC field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, motivated and results drive
• Prior teaching experience preferred
• Clean background check

Applicants who may not exactly meet these qualifications are encouraged to describe in writing why they would contribute substantially to the success of the college and could carry out the requirements of the job.

Type of Appointment:

Adjunct appointed to teach day courses four days a week, would begin immediately, with expectation of renewal for the following semester on satisfactory performance.

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names, titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter online.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

Franklin Cummings Tech is committed to the health and safety of our community. We closely follow all recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of the expiration of the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023, Franklin Cummings Tech strongly encourages, but not does require, all students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requirements are subject to change based on guidelines set forth by local governments and other entities of authority based on an uptick in the number of cases.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Franklin Cummings Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on any grounds protected under federal, state, or local law, including race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other characteristic or activity protected under federal, state or local law.