Title: Adjunct Faculty - Nuclear Technology

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: Roane State Community College

Department: Applied and Innovative Technology

Campus Location: Roane State Community College

Job Summary

Roane State Community College is inviting applications for qualified candidates for part-time adjunct faculty positions in our Nuclear Technology Program. The successful candidate may teach introductory or advanced Nuclear Technology classes including, and/or related lab courses.

Classes are taught both in daytime and evening timeslots at our Oak Ridge Branch Campus.

Job Duties

• Plan and teach classes as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates for the lectures must possess a master’s or higher degree in Nuclear Engineering or Nuclear Technology; or a master’s or higher degree in a qualifying field supplemented by relevant nuclear experience, such as two years of professional nuclear employment, two years of nuclear research and publications, or an appropriate nuclear certification; or a master’s or higher degree in any discipline accompanied by qualifying nuclear credentials, including either 30 undergraduate credit hours in nuclear coursework or 18 graduate credit hours in nuclear coursework.
• Lab assistant qualifications may differ and may be more flexible.
  
• Candidates must have good oral and written communication skills, the ability to work with students of all ages, and exhibit flexibility and collegiality.
  
• Candidates must have the knowledge and a commitment to teaching and
  
• Candidates must demonstrate safe operations in the laboratory, if applicable.
  
• Candidates must be willing to work with diverse student populations who represent a wide range of age, ethnicity, and academic ability.

Preferred Qualifications

For our first class in the program, NUCT 1510, the instructor should be a nuclear or radiological generalist with experience. Industry connections preferred. They may also lead the associated lab section.

For the second class, NUCT 2510, the instructor should have a nuclear operations background with process engineering or supervisory experience. They should also be able to lead the associated lab section.

For a lab instructor or lab assistant, experience may vary. Nuclear or radiological operations experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Teaching experience in nuclear technology-related programs, preferred.
  
• Teaching experience in post-secondary education programs, preferred.
  
• Computer skills including familiarity with Desire2Learn (or other course management software), design and process simulation software, and process control software, preferred.
• Knowledge of the role and purpose of the community college in higher education, preferred.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter in which you describe how your experience matches the qualifications for and expectations of the position.
• Unofficial Transcripts 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.