Instructor, Associates in Engineering

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College is seeking an instructor to provide effective instruction for assigned engineering courses. The successful candidate will perform essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations made for disabilities as needed.

Duties include instructing and guiding the class, maintaining attendance records, preparing for each instructional hour, grading and counseling students, designing curriculum, maintaining office hours, and contributing to course goals and syllabi.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field with 18 graduate hours in Engineering.
• Five years of practical or industry experience in engineering.
• Experience teaching at a community college or university preferred.
• CAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner.
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance.
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner.
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course.
• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course.
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction.
• Maintains regular office hours.
• Stays abreast of current teaching methods and technology in the classroom.
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching.
• Serves on college or department committees as needed.
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible.
• Assists with establishing goals and objectives for the course, selecting text and constructing a syllabus.
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions to keep courses up-to-date.
• Participate in graduation exercises.
• Serves as faculty-advisor to Associate in Engineering students.

Skills

Teaching methods

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Technology proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Collaboration

Innovation

Education

Master's degree in Engineering (with 18 graduate hours)

Tools

CAD

Job description

This position is responsible for providing effective instruction for assigned courses.,

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course

• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction
• Maintains regular office hours
• Stays abreast of most current teaching methods and technology in the classroom
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
• Serves on college or department committees as needed
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible
• Assists with establishing goals and objectives for the course, selecting text and constructing a syllabus
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate
• Participate in graduation exercises
• Serves as faculty-advisor to Associate in Engineering students

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
• Be innovative, creative, motivated
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others
• Able to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of and facility with technology and software including, computers, and web-based resources such as BlackBoard.
• Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Engineering
• Five years of practical or industry experience in an engineering field

Preferences

• Master's in Mechanical Engineering and three years teaching experience in the area of Engineering courses
• Community college or university teaching experience
• CAD experience

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