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Laboratory Technologist, Architecture, Design and Construction, Part-Time Adjunct Faculty

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Community College of Philadelphia
Location
Main Campus - Philadelphia, PA, PA
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College
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Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Position Summary

The part-time Instructional Technologist provides technical and instructional support for students and faculty across Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Arts, Digital Media, and Fine Arts programs. The position supports the effective use of specialized equipment, software, and technology used in studio, lab, and classroom environments.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to students and faculty in Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Arts, Digital Media, and Fine Arts studio, lab, and classroom environments.
  • Assist students and faculty with the operation of large-format printing equipment, including preparing and producing materials for academic projects.
  • Provide hands-on support with 3D printing equipment used for student projects and instructional activities.
  • Assist students and faculty with the use of Adobe Creative Suite applications in support of coursework and creative projects.
  • Provide technical assistance with computer-aided design (CAD) software and related digital design tools.
  • Support students and faculty working on both Mac OS and Windows OS computers and associated software.
  • Assist with basic troubleshooting of computers, printers, specialized equipment, and software used within the academic programs.
  • Help prepare and maintain studio and lab technology and equipment for instructional use.
  • Promote the appropriate and responsible use of specialized equipment, software, and technology.
  • Collaborate with faculty to provide students with technical assistance related to course assignments and projects.
  • Commitment to the College’s Mission: Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.
  • External and Internal Community Relations: Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams. Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom, including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students.
  • Collaboration: Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences, and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify and address problems.
  • Respect for Diversity: Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s faculty, staff and students.
  • Assessment: Participation in continual assessment and course updates to ensure excellence in meeting programs and student learning outcomes.
  • Student Success: Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in the field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population. Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns.
  • Leadership and Development: Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession. Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success.
    • Required Qualifications

  • At least a bachelor's degree in a design-related discipline required.
  • Experience or demonstrated familiarity with one or more of the following academic or professional areas: Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Arts, Digital Media, or Fine Arts.
  • Experience operating large-format printing equipment.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite applications.
  • Experience operating and supporting 3D printing equipment and technology.
  • Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  • Working knowledge of both Mac OS and Windows OS environments.
  • Ability to learn and support specialized software, equipment, and technology used in studio, lab, and classroom environments.
  • Ability to provide effective technical assistance to students and faculty with varying levels of experience using technology and specialized equipment.
    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working diverse student populations.
  • Experience working at a community college.
  • Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.

    • If you are required to submit references in your application, please provide your current supervisor and two previous supervisor's contact information.

    Please note - CCP will not contact your references until a contingent offer has been made. You will have the opportunity to alert your references and current employer prior to the reference check process beginning.

    Organization

    Working at Community College of Philadelphia

    Welcome to Community College of Philadelphia, a public, open-admission institution that provides both academic resources and support services to help students achieve their academic goals. As the largest public institution of higher education in Philadelphia, the College has served more than 685,000 of the city's residents since 1965. We serve a diverse population of students, from recent high school graduates starting here on their path to a bachelor's degree, to adults looking to change careers. On our Main Campus or at any of our three Regional Centers within Philadelphia, we offer the convenience our students need to fit classes into their busy schedules.

    We seek to empower our community through education, one individual at a time. More than 90 percent of our graduates remain in the area and strengthen our local economy. It is our mission to prepare Philadelphians for a new career or transfer to a four-year college so that they can achieve their educational and career goals.

    Community College of Philadelphia is dedicated to promoting a work environment which attracts and retains talented, high caliber faculty and staff, and which challenges each of us to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College.

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