Job Details

Community College of Philadelphia
  • Position Number: 4805454
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA
  • Position Type: Engineering - Mechanical


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Position TitleEngineering Faculty, Full-Time
Requisition NumberFAC00442
General Description
The Physics and Engineering Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position for the 2024-2025 academic year.


The Physics and Engineering Department administers several related programs and a wide range of courses including courses intended for a general population (history of science and descriptive astronomy), as well as physics courses at the elementary and advanced algebra, and calculus levels. The Engineering program prepares students for transfer to 4-year engineering programs.


The Applied Engineering Technology program prepares students to enter the workforce on a technician level or to continue their studies in a 4-year engineering technology program. Course offerings include Electronics, Additive Manufacturing, Introduction to Nanotechnology, and Introductory Robotics.

The Biomedical Equipment Technology program prepares students to enter the workforce to repair sophisticated medical equipment and includes an internship program.


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.

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Specific Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and teach courses in areas such as physics (both calculus and non-calculus based), engineering and engineering technology, and electronics. The classes will be on Main and other campuses.




  • Willingness to take on a leadership role in the department, such as coordination and/or development of a department program.




  • Participate in course/program assessment and development, student mentoring, and retention.




  • Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns.




  • Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.




  • 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.




  • 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/address problems.




  • 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.




  • Participation in continual assessment and course updates to ensure excellence in meeting program and student learning outcomes.




  • 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.




  • 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.






  • 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/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: Full participation in the assessment of student learning and student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institution levels.




  • Student Success: Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in 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.





Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Physics, Engineering or Engineering Technology; OR Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering or Engineering Technology with at least 5 years industry experience in an engineering or engineering technology role;




  • Teaching experience at college level


Preferred Qualifications

  • Mechanical Engineering and Electronics teaching experience.




  • Ph.D. or experience with engineering projects, technical documentation and publications or certifications in the areas of engineering, engineering technology, biomedical equipment technology or electronics preferred.




  • Experience teaching online courses preferred.




  • Experience in developing and implementing academic programs preferred.




  • Industry recognized certifications in Engineering, Engineering Technology or other related fields preferred.




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




  • Demonstrated experience teaching within a community college.




  • Bilingual or other language proficiency.


Work LocationMain Campus
Benefits
"Success Starts Here" at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most.

Full-time faculty and staff benefits include:
College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance
Tuition remission (for classes at the college)
Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)
403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5%
Flexible spending accounts

Additional College benefits:
Winter break: 1 week in December
Spring Break: 1 week in March

For More information about the College benefits and eligibility based on employee class, please visit: https://www.myccp.online/human-resources/benefits-eligibility
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested persons should complete an online application.

Cover letter of interest and CV/resume REQUIRED.
Name and contact information for three (3) references REQUIRED.
Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law.
Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Community College of Philadelphia is an affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access employer.


Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary Grade or RankRank 5 or Rank 6
Salary Range$61,393.00-$77,196.00
Job Posting Open Date
Job Posting Close Date
Position TypeFaculty
Job Category
Employment StatusFull-Time




Supplemental Questions




Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?

    • Community College of Philadelphia Website

    • Careerbuilder.com

    • HigherEdJobs.com

    • LinkedIn

    • The Chronicle

    • Job Fair

    • Indeed.com

    • HireVeterans.com

    • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

    • CCP - Faculty Recruiting Event

    • Other



  2. * If your answer to the above question is Other, please note the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.(Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have at least a Master's degree in Physics, Engineering or Engineering Technology? Or A Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering or Engineering Technology with at least 5 years industry experience in an engineering or engineering technology role?

    • Yes

    • No



  4. * Do you have experience teaching mechanical engineering or electronics?

    • Yes

    • No



  5. * Do you have a Ph.D. or experience with engineering projects, technical documentation and publications or certifications in the areas of engineering, engineering technology, biomedical equipment technology or electronics?

    • Yes

    • No



  6. * Do you have experience in developing and implementing academic programs?

    • Yes

    • No



  7. * Do you have industry recognized certifications in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Healthcare Technology Management, or other related fields?

    • Yes

    • No



  8. * Are you bilingual or other language proficiency.

    • yes

    • no



  9. * Do you have experience teaching diverse student populations and addressing equity gaps?

    • Yes

    • No





Documents Needed to Apply


Required Documents

  1. Curriculum Vitae

  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

  3. Unofficial Transcripts

  4. References


Optional Documents

  1. Teaching Philosophy

  2. Writing Sample

  3. Letters of Recommendation

  4. Other Document ( See Special Instructions to Applicant)

  5. Resume








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