Job Description

Join Our Team as an Adjunct Engineer!

Are you passionate about advancing the field of engineering? We're seeking a dynamic and dedicated Adjunct to join our esteemed faculty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instructing Classes: Deliver engaging lectures and hands-on labs.

• Grading: Evaluate quizzes, tests, and assignments with precision.

• Office Hours: Provide guidance and support to students.

• Classroom Environment: Ensure a safe and effective learning space.

• Faculty Meetings: Collaborate with colleagues in various meetings.

• Additional Duties: Take on other responsibilities as needed.

About Us

Indian River State College is a leading public institution on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are committed to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs that meet the needs of our region.

At The River, we believe every student’s and every employee’s story matters. We value the diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together across our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that is supportive, inclusive, and inspiring.

With flexible learning options online, on campus, and hybrid, we meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program expand access by providing eligible students with tuition-free opportunities, ensuring every learner has the chance to thrive.

Why Join The River

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a collaborative and mission-driven community where your work makes a meaningful impact. Here, your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape futures, support student success, and contribute to a college that is changing lives every day.

Job Description:

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructing assigned classes; grading all quizzes, tests, and written assignments.

• Assigning final grades and delivering grades and grade justification sheets.

• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students.

• Maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment.

• Participating in department, division, and general adjunct faculty meetings.

• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the specific teaching discipline, or a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate hours in the specific teaching discipline.

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

• Proven teaching skills with the ability to convey basic concepts and theories in a practical and comprehensible way.

• Ability to recognize and to respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds as well as the willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process.

• Computer literacy and experience using computers in classroom with a willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of specific discipline.

Preferred

• A Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in the teaching discipline

• Two to five years teaching experience in a post-secondary institution

• All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and to present oral lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position.  This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification

Supervisory

FLSA Exempt

Employment Type

Compensation and Application Deadline