Instructor or Assistant Professor – Technology

Lehigh Carbon Community College; North Whitehall Township (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Carbon Community College seeks a Technology Instructor to deliver high-quality, hands-on instruction across Construction Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechanical Technology, and related fields. You will develop engaging learning experiences that integrate technical knowledge and industry standards to prepare students for employment and career advancement.

The role reports to the Dean of Workforce Development, Online Learning and Technology and begins in August for Fall 2027.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance Fingerprinting)
• Relevant professional experience in construction, industrial automation, mechanical technology, drafting and design, kitchen and bath design, or related applied technical fields.
• Ability to deliver hands-on instruction and online delivery while maintaining in-person labs when required.
• Experience with CANVAS or similar LMS and collaboration with industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Recommends changes to instructional programs and curricula.
• Keeps and submits appropriate academic records.
• Maintains instructional effectiveness through ongoing self-evaluation and current instructional practices.
• Leads online instructional delivery models while maintaining hands-on components where required.
• Teaches courses per master outline and schedule; assists in searches for materials and equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Customer service

Continuous professional growth

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

CANVAS

Job description

Job Title

Summary

The Technology Instructor is responsible for deliveringhigh-quality, hands-on instruction across a variety of appliedtechnical programs, including Construction Technology, IndustrialAutomation, Mechanical Technology, Kitchen and Bath Design,Drafting and Design, and Applied Technical Studies. The instructordevelops and delivers learning experiences that integrate technicalknowledge, practical application, industry standards, and currenttechnologies to prepare students for employment and careeradvancement. Responsibilities include classroom and laboratoryinstruction, curriculum development, student assessment andsupport, equipment and laboratory oversight, and collaboration withfaculty, staff, and industry partners to ensure program relevanceand instructional effectiveness. This faculty reports directly tothe Dean of Workforce Development, Online Learning andTechnology.

Position starts in August for the Fall 2027.

Work Schedule

FT – 12 Month Faculty Position

Salary Range

Instructor Rank - $48,000 to $63,142

Assistant Professor Rank $49,637 to $67,448

(Must meet academic preparation, and/or equated experience, ordoctorate degree to be hired at the Assistant Professorrank.)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recommends changes to the instructional programs and curriculaas required.
• Keeps and submits appropriate academic records.
• Maintains instructional effectiveness by ongoingself-evaluation and incorporating current developments ininstructional and learning strategies.
• Provides leadership in the development and expansion of onlineinstructional delivery models for programs, leveraging appropriateinstructional technologies while maintaining in-person, hands-oncomponents where required.
• Explores and integrates simulation-based learning, virtuallabs, and other innovative technologies to enhance onlinecoursework, support applied skill development, and ensure studentsachieve program learning outcomes.
• Teaches courses in accordance with the master course outlineand within the schedule of classes.
• Assists librarians in keeping the college collections andservices current.
• Assists the college in keeping technology, facilities, andequipment current.
• Plans with the assistance of the dean to ensure availability ofsupplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to thesuccessful teaching of assigned classes.
• Maintains regular office hours, as approved by the dean, forconsultation with students.
• Serves as faculty advisor to student organizations(voluntary).
• Serves as a faculty advisor to students in their program ofstudy.
• Recruits students for programs of study.
• Participates in academic audits, assessment, and othercompliance processes.
• Assists in preparation of budgets for submission to thedean.
• Assists in preparation of academic schedules for submission toAcademic Services.
• Serves on college committees and advisory boards.
• Where appropriate, makes recommendations to the dean orassociate dean on staffing courses.
• Works with dean and fellow faculty including adjuncts tomaintain academic standards and integrity.
• Works with new faculty in the area.
• Actively participates in faculty development activities.
• In addition to college-sponsored development activities,maintains professional development and stays current in his/herfield of study.
• Works with counselors, advisors, and other college staff inresponding to student needs.
• Maintains memberships in appropriate professionalorganizations.
• Shares the responsibility for establishing and maintaining acollege environment that values people.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings, Admission OpenHouses, and other college recruitment events.
• Keeps informed on procedures to be followed in case ofemergencies.
• Contributes to the college’s accreditation efforts, includingthe overall Middle States accreditation and any program specificaccreditation standards.
• Undertakes specialized projects or perform any duties, whichmay from time-to-time be assigned by the vice president, dean orassociate academic dean.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of highereducation.

Certifications

• Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background, Act 151 PAChild Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance Fingerprinting)

Work Experience

• Relevant professional experience in one or more areas ofconstruction, industrial automation, mechanical technology,drafting and design, kitchen and bath design, or related appliedtechnical fields.
• Demonstrated ability to apply industry practices, technicalconcepts, tools, equipment, and technologies in a practical orinstructional setting.
• Experience providing technical training, teaching, mentoring,or supervising individuals in an educational, industrial, orworkplace environment preferred.
• Ability to deliver hands-on instruction, develop learningactivities, assess student performance, and support students withvarying levels of technical experience.
• Experience with relevant design software, technical drawings,automation systems, mechanical systems, construction methods, orother discipline-specific technologies as applicable to assignedcourses.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, employers, and industrypartners to maintain current, workforce-aligned curriculum andinstructional practices.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Familiarity with mission of a comprehensive communitycollege.
• Must possess a high level of the following work skills andbehaviors: teamwork/cooperation, initiative, customer service, andcommitment to continuous professional growth in skills andknowledge.

PREFERRED

• Teaching experience in a community college environment ispreferred, as well as experience working with diversepopulations.
• Teaching experience using online learning management systems,CANVAS preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to effectively communicate, perceive, and exchangeinformation with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls usinghands, arms, or adaptive equipment.
• Ability to safely lift, transport, or move objects up to 15 lbsregularly and up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Vision capabilities sufficient to view screens, read printedmaterials, and observe work environments (with or without assistivedevices).

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet tomoderate.

LCCC is an equal opportunity employer.

LCCC Internal candidates must apply within 15 days ofposting.

• Salary is restricted to above range and will not exceed themaximum of the range. Salary offers are non negotiable and offersare determined and are based upon related work experience submittedon resume.
• Foreign degrees – must provide an US equivalency reportof your degree credentials with your transcript, if not, yourresume will not be accepted.

Position open until filled.