Engineering Faculty

Company: Capitol Technology University
Location: Laurel
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Description—Engineering Faculty About Capitol Technology University Capitol Technology University is a career-focused university located in Laurel, Maryland, between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. It is a fully-accredited non-profit private university that was started in 1927 by a Navy veteran to teach students how to build radios. The University offers unique commitments to on-campus students that include a salary guarantee and a Chargers Assistance Program that helps students pay back their loans if they do not find full-time work within 90 days of graduation. Position Summary The successful candidate will be passionate about working directly with undergraduate students to prepare them for the demands of the engineering workforce. The individual will be a dynamic, visionary educator with innovative ideas for interdisciplinary approaches to education, experience teaching in multiple modalities, and the ability to motivate student excellence. Faculty dedicate 80% of their time to teaching and 20% of their time to service. Teaching includes course preparation, instruction, learning assessment, and participation in course and curriculum review. Service includes co-curricular activities that enhance and enrich the student experience and/or contribute to new student recruitment, including providing oversight of laboratories and participating in open houses and other outreach activities (Cyber Saturdays, STEM Challenge, Capitol Connect, etc.). This is a full-time on-ground 10-month position (August-May) on our beautiful 52-acre campus in Laurel, MD, on the Baltimore Washington parkway. Applicants with traditional and non­traditional backgrounds in engineering and from all sub-specializations are highly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities Teaching Instruct students in the engineering discipline. Including: designing and executing learning activities that stimulate student involvement and encourage critical thinking, performing accurate assessment of student performance, providing timely constructive feedback to support student knowledge advancement Maintain high campus visibility including but not limited to; regular office hours, timely responses to student communications, support for co-curricular activities, enrollment events (Open Houses, STEM Challenge, Accepted Student Day, Capitol Connect, community college and high school visits, etc.), committee service, and academic and career mentoring. Manage classrooms in person, via Zoom, and within the LMS including preparing syllabi, assignments, grading, and assessment activities, etc. Maintain professional competencies in the subject area and currency in instructional methodologies through professional associations and professional development. Ability to teach in a multimodal environment, on campus, simultaneous instruction (streaming via Zoom while teaching in a classroom) and Live Online (streaming via Zoom) and use LMS(Canvas). Interest in developing understanding of and participation in asynchronous instruction. Support student success initiatives by making timely referrals to the advising team, Effectively use Office365, Canvas (Learn@), Zoom (Capitol Live), and Student Information System interfaces. Service Support day-to-day operations of departmental labs under the direction of the Department Head, including assessing the laboratory learning experience and recommending updates or modifications to support student learning ensuring the lab resources align with educational goals and remain functional and accessible ensuring the lab resources align with educational goals and remain functional and accessible. Support educational effectiveness activities of the department such as course learning assessment and program level assessment review. Support accreditation activities of the department. Support enriching co-curricular student experiences including the advising and mentoring of students, collaborating with the Dean of Students in support of student success and retention, participating in activities aligned with the curriculum such as competitions, guest speakers, student research, communicating with students within specified degree programs regularly, Support the recruitment of new undergraduate students including: participating in Open House activities, assisting in the development of relationships and articulation agreements with community college partners, developing and maintaining a professional image on social media, developing relationships with appropriate professional organizations, and participating in special events (on campus or virtual). Support activities which strengthen industry and employer connections including participating in Industrial Advisory Boards, participating in the engagement of alumni, participating in the engagement of government partners, participating in the engagement of potential employers of graduates, collaborating with career services staff participating in employer site visits and guest speakers. Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the Department Head and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Qualifications: Master’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred. Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship. Extensive knowledge of subject matter and relevant topics and issues in the teaching discipline. This can be demonstrated through four years of work experience or 18 credits of graduate studies in engineering. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques and innovative modes of course delivery adaptable to a variety of learning styles. Commitment to collegiality with faculty and staff in support of the university's mission and goals. 2 to 5 years teaching experience and/or professional experience in a related field Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively on faculty, students, and industry partners on various projects. Ability to master the use of the technology platforms used to support learning and administration of the University including: Office365, Canvas (Learn@), Zoom (Capitol Live). and Student Information System interfaces. Ability to maintain confidential information. Desire to further the mission of Capitol Technology University. Physical Demands There are limited physical demands; however, this position requires sitting occasionally for extended periods of time, and repetitive motions for tasks such as operating a computer mouse and keyboard, and hearing and speaking on the telephone. The candidate must be able to pull, bend, grasp, and occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. with or without accommodation. Salary Range The salary for this position typically ranges from $80,000 to $95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

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