Academic Program Director - Engineering Technology

Northeastern Technical College; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

State retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Northeastern Technical College seeks an Academic Program Director for the Engineering Technology Program. The role includes planning and delivering instruction, designing curricula, managing program budgets, and advising students across multiple engineering disciplines.

You will support the Dean, contribute to faculty development, and ensure alignment with college outcomes through curriculum and program assessment. Collaborative leadership and hands-on teaching are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or related field.
• Minimum two years in engineering-related occupation.
• Preferred: Master's in engineering technology, five years of experience, PE license; supervisory/leadership experience appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Engineering Technology Program including instruction design and curriculum development.
• Teaches college-level engineering technology and related courses in electrical, mechanical, civil, advanced manufacturing, mechatronics or related fields.
• Demonstrates effective teaching through instructional strategies and classroom management.
• Assists the Dean with curriculum development, personnel issues, and program evaluation.
• Manages budget, property, and inventory for the program and forecasts needs.
• Develops and maintains courses, syllabi, lesson plans, and curriculum; submits grades and reports on time.
• Advises students on personal and professional development and academic paths.
• Engages in professional development and college activities, promoting NETC.

Skills

Instruction delivery

Student advisement

Budget management

Curriculum development

Program assessment

Education

Bachelor's in engineering technology

Master's degree in engineering technology

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as Academic Program Director for the College's Engineering Technology Program, including duties of providing systematically planned and delivered instruction, designing and developing program and curriculum, tracking and managing fiscal affairs related to program, providing assistance to the administration through committees and other activities, and advising and evaluating students.
• Teaches classroom and laboratory-based college-level engineering technology and/or engineering-related courses in the electrical, mechanical, civil, advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, or engineering-related fields of study.
• Teaching Performance – Demonstrates ability to present course materials through appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate the learning process.
• Program Curriculum and Personnel – Assists the Dean with curriculum development and personnel issues. Examines program/course content to achieve program and College's outcomes goal. Evaluates program to include curriculum development, course/program implementation and/or elimination.
• Budget, Property, and Inventory – Assists the Dean with budget and property. Responsible for the development, tracking and management of budget and fiscal affairs related to areas of responsibility, to include forecasting personnel and equipment needs.
• Instructional Development and Management – Develops, revises, and maintains courses, syllabi, lesson plans, and curriculum. Manages and controls classroom activities. Observes required office hours. Timely and accurately submits grades and reports.
• Student Advisement – Advises students by assisting students in personal and professional development and providing academic guidance to assignedadvisees and students enrolled in classes.
• Professional Development – Participates in professional development activities, both internally and externally, to expand knowledge and skills. Participates in college activities, including committees and teams, recruitment, and promotional events, and promotes the college through public service. Participates in college activities, including committees and teams, recruitment, and promotion events, and promotes the college through public service.
• All other duties assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, or engineering-related field of study with a minimum of two (2) years work experience in an engineering-related occupation. Must have a valid driver's license.NETC Preferred Requirements: A master's degree in engineering technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, or engineering-related field of study, five (5) years of experience in the engineering technology field, a professional engineering license, and experience teaching at a community or technical college. Supervisory work experience or team leadership and experience in mechatronics, robotics and/or workplace automation is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Must be knowledgeable of (or willing to learn) effective teaching concepts and adherence to current college policies. Must be able to adhere to designated work schedule and be able to attend and participate in meetings and/or conferences as scheduled. Ability to establish good working relationships with students, faculty, alumni, workforce partners, businesses, and others in the college community. Ability to maintain a high level of excellence in instructional effectiveness and classroom management by communicating and interacting effectively with students enrolled in program courses. Knowledge of the engineering technology field to include a specialization in electrical/electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or related engineering technology field of study. Ability to facilitate courses with a hand-on component to enhance and promote critical thinking, problem-solving, work-based and applied learning.

Additional Comments

Employee will be able to work under limited supervision provided by the Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Education in the performance of teaching and advising responsibilities. Employee is expected to demonstrate independence and discretion in teaching practice and student advising. Teaching environments include classroom and lab. Local travel to business/industry and community campuses required. Some short-term travel may be required for professional meetings. Professional development may require some overnight stays. Teaching locations may include State, Federal, and Juvenile correctional facilities, high schools, community campuses, industry and community sites.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Attractive leave policy in addition to most State Holidays
• Work/Life Balance
• Work Schedule: The college has transitioned to a permanent four-day work-week schedule, effective June 2, 2025.
• The college operating hours (open to the public) are Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Employees are offered one flexible work schedule option.
• All schedules consist of three full days and one shorter day, which totals 37.5 hours per week.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Professional Development opportunities
• NETC is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time at NETC.
• To qualify for PSLF, you must:
• be employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization (federal service includes U.S. military service)
• work full-time for that agency or organization
• have Direct Loans (or consolidate other federal student loans into a Direct Loan)
• repay your loans under an income-driven repayment plan*
• make 120 qualifying payments