Adjunct Lecturer of Electrical Engineering bei Franklin Cummings Tech

Description

Who We Are:

Are you ready to work at a dynamic institution that believes in higher education with lower obstacles? Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (now known as Franklin Cummings Tech) is a nationally accredited non-profit, technical college serving Eastern Massachusetts and beyond. The college was seeded in 1791 with funds from the estate of Benjamin Franklin that were given to the City of Boston to proliferate access to education and level the playing field for aspiring talent with meager financial means. 

Today, Franklin Cummings Tech continues to build on that legacy by offering post-secondary education in high-demand technical and skilled trade fields that lead to excellent careers. Our majors intentionally focus on select industries connected to sustainability and the clean energy transition including electric vehicle technology, smart manufacturing, practical electricity, power engineering, heat pumps/HVAC, biotechnology, automation, construction management and more. 

With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, we offer a unique mix of certificate and degree granting programs that appeal to enterprising students and respond to employer’s demand for a well-prepared workforce. Intentional partnerships with the industries we serve coupled with high graduation and job placement rates, recently attracted the largest philanthropic gift in the history of the college from the Cummings Foundation. 

Last year, Franklin Cummings Tech educated more than 1,000 learners across three student types: 1) certificate and degree seekers, 2) continuing education clients, and 3) high schoolers pursuing early college. As further evidence that our mission holds resonance, this year the college tracked a 25% year over year jump in fall new student enrollment and applications soared.

We seek team members who are optimistic, entrepreneurial, data-informed, and excited about the prospect of continuing to strategically increase student success outcomes and total enrollment from 1,000 learners today to at least 1,500 learners by 2030. Join us in this mission driven work!

Position Summary: 

 The Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (Franklin Cummings Tech) invites applications from committed and positive professionals for the part-time teaching position beginning in Fall 2025. The adjunct (part-time) teaching faculty  will be responsible for delivering undergraduate-level courses in Electrical Engineering. Examples of courses available to teach are?Circuit Theory, Power Electronics, Statistics for Electrical Engineers, Electromagnetic Theory, Solid State Devices, Linear Systems, Electric Power Systems, Digital Signal Processing, and Communication Systems.  

Requirements

Experience teaching these courses is highly valued although the industry professional having a passion for education and looking to share their knowledge is encouraged to apply. Be a part of a progressive community of educators dedicated to preparing for the next generation of engineers. 

Faculty at Franklin Cummings Tech embraces the opportunity to support a diverse group of young people in meeting a range of academic and other challenges to prepare students for successful and rewarding careers in technological fields. 

Key Responsibilities of Part-Time Faculty: 

• Teach up to 12 hours per week; M/W or T/Th, days or evenings. 
• 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), and 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 about student progress.  
• 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. 

Required qualifications include: 

• A master’s degree earned from a recognized college or university with a major study in Electrical Engineering or related fields. 
• The ability to communicate effectively and connect with young people. 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, both written and verbal. 

Preferred qualifications include: 

• An earned Doctoral degree. 
• Two or more years of teaching experience at the college or senior secondary levels. 
• Three or more years of work experience in the industry.