Jr. STEM Fab Lab Instructor Part-Time Non-Credit

FAC00512

The Jr. STEM Fab Lab Instructor (part-time) delivers direct instruction in robotics and artificial intelligence, project-based learning, and scientific inquiry to middle and high school students in the Jr. STEM Academy’s in-school, out-of-school, and summer camps, and programs.


The position is primarily located at the West Philadelphia Regional Center/CATC campus, with frequent travel to the main campus, other regional centers, and partner schools throughout the city.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP’s Strategic Plan affirms the College’s long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals.
Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at CCP including Workforce Development or Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices.

• Conduct STEM lessons for middle and high school students participating in Jr. STEM Academy programs and camps at main campus, regional centers, and partnering schools.

• Conduct lessons on STEM theme days, during STEM Summers camps, and weekend events, as needed, providing hands-on activities for field trips and at partnering schools.

• Provide guidance and support specific to STEM concepts and content delivery to partner schools and teachers participating in Jr. STEM Academy programs.

• Conducts lessons and monitors equipment used in full compliance with the Fab Lab Charter requirements.

• Performs duties in a manner consistent with the mission, goals, and core values of the College.

• Delivers quality customer service to internal and external constituents in a professional, helpful, and courteous manner.

• Strives for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in STEM topics, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Recognize the unique needs, culture, and context of students and advocate for their learning and well-being.

• Maintains sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Performs other duties assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

• One (1) year of experience in direct STEM instruction with K-12 students.

• Degree in Education or STEM-related major.

• Experience with providing instruction in Coding and CAD software.

• Experience with Arduino, CNC, and Robotics.

• Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations and addressing equity gaps.

• Demonstrated experience teaching within a community college.

• Bilingual or other language proficiency.

Main Campus, NERC, CATC, NWRC

For More information about the College benefits and eligibility based on employee class, please visit:https://www.myccp.online/human-resources/benefits-eligibility

Adjunct Faculty

02/20/2025

Faculty

Part-Time

Interested candidates should complete an online application.

• Cover Letter of interest and resume required.
• Name and contact information of 3 references required.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with PA Child Protective Services Law.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.