Utility Lineworker Instructor

East Mississippi Community College; Mayhew (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

East Mississippi Community College seeks a Classroom and/or Clinical Instructor for a 9‑month position to guide students through program completion. The role involves delivering instruction, maintaining records, and coordinating with department leadership.

A Class A CDL and strong communication skills are required. Responsibilities include developing course outlines, assessing student performance, and supporting accreditation efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma with 10 years of line worker experience.
• Class A CDL license required.
• Demonstration of excellent communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding and enthusiasm for the subject being taught.
• Answers students' questions in a manner which promotes understanding and encourages learning.
• Communicates goals, objectives, and expectations; assigns grades based on those expectations.
• Assigns learning activities to promote understanding of course content.
• Speaks clearly when lecturing or presenting materials.
• Assists students with guidance, activities, and registration.
• Keeps accurate attendance and grade records and reports promptly.
• Provides up-to-date course outlines at the start of each semester and keeps copies on file.
• Reviews available instructional materials and resources.
• Administers examinations and maintains classroom discipline.
• Attends faculty meetings as required and meets classes promptly.
• Instructs classes using approved outlines and textbooks.
• Requisitions supplies through proper channels.
• Encourages regular student attendance and motivates effort.
• Reads professional publications to stay current in the field.
• Maintains interest in college welfare and supports college aims.
• Manages office and class schedules with posting and submission of reports.
• Pursues advanced study opportunities and attends seminars.
• Engages with library resources and study materials.
• Leads in-service training and participates in study groups and committees.
• Serves on faculty committees and sponsors student clubs when appropriate.
• Participates in departmental meetings and recruitment efforts.
• Supports program policies and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

To guide students around barriers for successful program completion Classroom and/or Clinical Instructor as indicated. This is a 9 month position.

Essential Job Functions:

• I. Demonstrates a thorough understanding and enthusiasm for the subject being taught;
• 2. Answers students' questions in a manner which promotes an understanding of the subject matter and encourages further learning;
• 3. Communicates to the students the goals, objectives, and expectations of the course and assigns grades on the basis of those expectations;
• 4. Assigns learning activities which promote understanding of the course content;
• 5. Speaks clearly and distinctly when lecturing or presenting classroom materials;
• 6. Demonstrates an interest in students by assisting in the areas of guidance, student activities, and registration;
• 7. Keeps accurate records of attendance and grades, reports these accurately and promptly, and submits all reports and other requested information promptly and accurately;
• 8. Provides to students at the beginning of each semester up-to-date course outlines including goals and objectives, requirements, nature of the course content and methods of evaluation. The course outlines should also be on file in the office of the Associate Dean of Instruction;
• 9. Keeps informed regarding available instructional materials;
• 10. Administers/supervises examinations and tests;
• 11. Maintains discipline in the classroom;
• 12. Attends faculty meetings and other required meetings as prescribed;
• 13. Meets all classes promptly and regularly and begins and ends class on time;
• 14. Instructs each class in the most effective way possible, following the approved course outline and using approved textbooks;
• 15. Requisitions supplies through the proper channels;
• 16. Encourages regular attendance of students in all classes and motivates students to maximum effort;
• 17. Reads professional publications and keeps abreast of better methods, aids, and ideas for teaching his/her discipline;
• 18. Assures an active interest in the welfare of the college and endeavors to further the achievement of the aims of the college;
• 19. Maintains an office and class schedule of reasonable hours, posts this schedule for students, and files a copy with the Associate Dean of Instruction;
• 20. Improves command of subject matter by enrolling in advanced programs of study and seminars as opportunity affords;
• 21. Utilizes the library, library materials, and collections;
• 22. Gives leadership for in-service training and contributes to study groups and committees;
• 23. Joins and participates in professional organizations in his subject area and promotes a professional attitude toward the college;
• 24. Participates in departmental meetings;
• 25. Serves as sponsor and advisor for student clubs and other student activities when appropriate;
• 26. Serves on appropriate faculty committees;
• 27. Supports policies and programs which are developed and ensures that these are carried out;
• 28. Participates in maintaining an effective and continuous recruiting program;
• 29. Completed and submits all reports required for beginning and continuing accreditation of the program as defined by the governing agency;
• 30. Fulfils other duties as assigned by President.

Minimum of a high school diploma with 10 years of Line worker experience required. Class A CDL license required. Demonstration of excellent communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, and flexibility is required.

Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria:

• A candidate who is a journeyman lineman;
• Evidence of success working with students, pre-college through higher education;
• Willingness to advise students, lead student groups in selected extracurricular activities;
• camaraderie and positive relations among colleagues; Willingness to establish positive relationships with related professional organizations.

Physical Demands and Environmental

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use fingers, hands, reach with hands and arms; and communicate (talking and hearing). The employee is required to sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is usually moderate, and will include interaction with other employees, students, the public, telephones, computers, calculating equipment and other office equipment. An employee will occasionally operate within an office environment but will primarily work outside to perform specific job-related tasks, potentially climbing and lifting heavy equipment.

East Mississippi Community College is committed to assuring that the College and its programs are free from discrimination and harassment based upon race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status protected by state or federal law.

The following offices have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy:

• Office Of The Director Of Human Resources
  1512 Kemper Street Scooba, MS 39358
  662.476.5274
• Office Of The Dean Of Students Golden Triangle Campus Disability Services Coordinator
  8731 South Frontage Road Mayhew, MS 39753
  662.243.1979
• Office Of The Vice President Of Scooba Campus Title IX Coordinator
  1512 Kemper Street Scooba, MS 39358
  662.476.5274