Require Adjunct - College of Engineering - Construction Management in Philadelphia, PA

Job title: Adjunct - College of Engineering - Construction Management

Company: Drexel University

Job description: About Drexel University



Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world-class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.



Committed to becoming the nation's most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long-term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University's mission, heritage, and future.



At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti-racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.



Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this for more information.



Adjunct - College of Engineering - Construction Management



Job no: 501861

Work type: Part-Time

Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA

Categories: Drexel University, College of Engineering



About Drexel University's College of Engineering



Drexel University's College of Engineering strives to create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. The college values inclusion as a core strength and an essential part of our founder, AJ Drexel's mission of preparing each new generation of students for productive professional and civic lives, while also focusing our collective expertise on solving society's greatest problems.



Since its founding in the midst of the industrial revolution in 1891, Drexel University has emphasized its strengths in engineering, science and technology to train future leaders. In little over a century, Drexel University has transformed itself into a large, comprehensive institution committed to excellence in education, research, and service to engineering society and the broader community. Although much has changed, the original mission of the University still rings true today. To learn more about each of the divisions and programs offered, visit .



Job Summary



The adjunct faculty member will employ a variety of strategies to foster student professional development, learning and discussions, as well as encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper course-related records, and evaluate student work and provide students with feedback as to the progress toward meeting the objectives of the course. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively teaching students in the assigned classroom or remote settings. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of the Construction Management Program within the Department of Engineering Leadership and Society in the College of Engineering. Responsibilities may include teaching days, evenings, nights, and weekends, with the potential for online only, in-person only, or a combination of both.



Essential Functions

• Teach required number of credit hours per quarter based on contract.


• Teach lecture, seminar, and/or practicum courses per contract.


• Plan and provide instructional experiences that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the program.


• Acquire and maintain skills necessary to navigate Drexel online teaching resources (e.g. Blackboard Learn, ZOOM and other learning platforms and communication tools), to effectively share course content, communicate with students and evaluate their work.


• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes.


• Maintain communication with the program director and faculty course coordinator regarding any course or student issues.


• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or advanced degree in architecture, civil engineering or a related field pertinent to the position.


• Professional experience in construction management and managing field operations.


• Demonstrated expertise in the field pertinent to the position.


• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

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