Adjunct Instructor of Engineering Technology - HVAC-R/Building Energy Management

Who We Are:

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (Franklin Cummings Tech) is a private, non-profit, two-year technical college located in Boston. Founded in 1908, the college proudly continues a long tradition of educating students for high-demand technical careers in a variety of industries, including automotive, advanced manufacturing, computer technology, engineering and construction management. With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, our unique mixture of 1, 2, and 4-year programs are delivered both in-person and on-line to appeal to student’s demand for flexible program delivery.

Our graduation and job placement rates are among the best in the nation among two-year colleges. Because of our impact and outcomes, Franklin Cummings Tech recently received the largest gift in its history: $12.5 million from the Cummings Foundation to continue to advance its leading-edge work in creating technical career pathways for students typically underrepresented in post-secondary education.

In FY22, Franklin Cummings Tech was the academic home to almost 900 learners. Half of those learners were students enrolled in traditional credit-bearing programs. The balance enrolled in a combination of continuing education and contract education programs. In the coming years, the College seeks to boost the number of students in credit-bearing courses, while also expanding continuing education and contract education so that we are educating more than 1,000 learners a year by FY25.

All employees of Franklin Cummings Tech are expected to be passionate advocates for students and actively lead and contribute to institution-wide efforts to further improve graduation, retention rates, and career placement of our student body. Furthermore, all staff and faculty across the institution collaborate to support student recruitment, retention, and success.

Position Summary:

The Department of Engineering Technology is seeking applications for a part-time adjunct instructor position in Engineering Technology. The candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the area of building energy management and automated building control systems. Candidates with teaching or industry qualifications in the operations and maintenance of building automation systems, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are encouraged to apply for the position. The position requires on-site and hybrid modes of delivery of coursework.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach various heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R), building energy management, and building automation technology-focused courses. credit hours per semester as noted on the faculty employment agreement. Courses, as listed in the College catalog, may include introductory-level courses in basic electronics.

Take ownership of course development and lab/classroom instruction in the Building Energy Management (BEM) program. Example course topics include BE202: Building Automation Systems and Controls, BE210: HVAC-R BAS Lab, and BE212: HVAC-R installation and maintenance.

Preferred: Ability to teach additional courses in the Engineering Technology program such as Electronics and Digital Principles.

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names, titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. All applications should be sent to: nsatyala@franklincummings.edu and kpashayi@franklincummings.edu

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

Franklin Cummings Tech is committed to the health and safety of our community. We closely follow all recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of the expiration of the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023, Franklin Cummings Tech strongly encourages, but not does require, all students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requirements are subject to change based on guidelines set forth by local governments and other entities of authority based on an uptick in the number of cases.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Franklin Cummings Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on any grounds protected under federal, state, or local law, including race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other characteristic or activity protected under federal, state or local law.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's or master's degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in the field (HVAC-R engineering, energy management, or electrical engineering) that the person will be teaching. Additional training might be required based on academic background and industrial experience.

Experience: Two (2) years of teaching experience, preferably at the college level.

Three (3) years of industry experience may be substituted for teaching experience at the discretion of the Academic Dean and the hiring Program Chair. Experience level may be waived at the discretion of the Academic Dean and hiring Program Chair.