Interim Program Chair and Assistant Professor of HVAC&R Technology
1 year ago
Boston
Job DescriptionDescription: 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 college is seeking an educator and licensed HVAC&R Technician with a passion for teaching, learning and student success as well as good administrative and organizational skills. Through teaching, supervision and support, faculty development, and program enhancement, the Assistant Professor and Program Chair of HVAC&R Technology advances the mission. The Assistant Professor and Program Chair will also provide placement outcomes and strategic direction for all academic programs combined throughout one department. The department leader will oversee and manage faculty across the department, serving the needs of all technical courses within. Key Responsibilities: • Create and manage a collaborative work environment that supports department faculty, their development and effective teaching;, • Oversee effective and relevant curriculum that aligns with the needs of the technical departments and efficient use of resources;, • Assess and improve the use of digital tools in course curriculum;, • Develop proficiency with course management and academic early alert software systems to monitor student progress;, • Manage, facilitate and convene meetings with departmental industry advisory board;, • Facilitate the department’s integration and involvement with the overall College community and environment, including staff, faculty and students, as well as related activities., • Participate and ensure program approval with the Massachusetts Board approval., • Hire and supervise departmental faculty, responsibly administer academic department budget, and manage individual departmental resources;, • Monitor and evaluate all program requirements, including objectives and outcomes, and ensure effective record keeping (grades, attendance, and any other required documents, e.g. exams, student work documentation);, • Oversee assessment of student learning and facilitate planning and future assessment activities;, • Facilitate the creation and revision of courses, the renewal of curriculum, and the currency and relevance of the programs;, • Join, engage, and present at local industry association conferences as well as participate in student competitions that recognize our student and faculty accomplishments;, • Collaborate with opportunities for business development throughout the division, • Collaborate with other college departments in recruitment, retention, and placement of students and in advancing college-wide initiatives;, • Teach a maximum of 15 hours per semester.Requirements: Preferred Candidate will have: • Master’s level degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate field, • Ability, experience, and prior success in establishing and growing partnerships, • A demeanor of patience, with an ability to remain calm and open-minded, • Experience working with students from diverse academic, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, • Proficiency in assessment and continuous improvement; and, • Work experience in biotechnology manufacturing or a technical field Applicants should submit a resume, and the names, titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. 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.