Description
Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ) is currently the fourth largest of NC. Community College System’s 58 institutions. On our six campuses and through our online offerings, we annually serve approximately 27,500 students, 60% of whom are students of color. We strive to offer programs that provide equitable educational outcomes for all students representing all backgrounds, including, but not limited to, ability, age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. At GTCC , we are committed to cultivating a workplace culture of inclusion that welcomes, develops, supports, and empowers employees. We are looking for an exceptional leader who shares our institutional mission, vision, and values, to join the instructional team.
Recently, GTCC was selected as the educational provider for the nationally recognized FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) Advanced Manufacturing Technician ( AMT ) program. FAME has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and Time; engaged by multiple nationally and globally renowned think tanks (including five times by the very prestigious Brookings Institution); won 12 awards; and much more. Many faculty participants consider the FAME - AMT program to be a destination job and a top career achievement. See the national website at and view this video for a view of the program at the local chapter level (). Here’s a view from the perspective of FAME Faculty Instructors: .
Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.
Under general supervision, this individual will develop/revise, prepare and teach both technical and non-technical FAME /Advanced Manufacturing Technician courses and facilitate and coach non-credit AMT activities within the program, while caring for and maintaining the FAME Technical Center and laboratory facilities. Faculty will also be responsible for advising students and collaborating with industry partners to ensure relevancy of the curriculum and provide necessary training and education. The faculty member must possess the knowledge, skills and experience to provide effective instruction in advanced manufacturing topics related to mechatronics engineering technology.
Min Salary Max Salary Duties/Functions
Program Director Duties
- Provides leadership and management to the overall FAME Advanced Manufacturing Technician ( AMT ) program credit and non-credit curriculum development/review including ensuring establishment of effective student learning outcomes and related assessment methods.
- Develops class and activity schedules and faculty assignments in coordination with the Dean and area faculty.
- Supports FAME Advanced Manufacturing Technician students through both the academic and non-academic program ensuring retention and graduation.
- Provides oversight of program budgets and inventory for all supplies and equipment.
- Participates in the college’s hiring process; orients new full and part time faculty .
- Participates in providing evaluative feedback to faculty/staff regarding job performance.
- Mentors part-time faculty to ensure academic quality and consistency.
- Participates in required professional development for self and staff to ensure continued program relevancy.
- Maintains knowledge of current industry standards by developing relationships with industry leaders, experts and companies.
- Continuously evaluate national, regional and local workforce trends in the Advanced Manufacturing industry to ensure curricular relevancy.
- Assumes direct instructional responsibility for components of the Advanced Manufacturing Technician curriculum in accordance with established college guidelines.
- Coordinates outreach and develops/maintains relationships with industry-related personnel and employers to promote the advancement of industry employment for graduates.
- Maintains knowledge of current FAME standards and requirements by establishing a relationship with The Manufacturing Institute/ FAME USA and staying current on all program aspects.
- All other duties as assigned by senior administration.
Teaching
Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:
- developing learner centered lesson plans
- employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
- incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
- creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
- preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
- updating and revising curriculum to maintain currency
- developing new courses as needed to support the instructional mission
- participating in the development and review of course and program/general education outcomes as appropriate
- developing, conducting and documenting appropriate assessment of student learning in outcomes courses and programs/general education as appropriate
Professional Development
Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:
- participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
- participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies
Administration
Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:
- maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
- providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
- maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle)
- complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations
Student Support
Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:
- conducting recruiting activities
- providing academic advising
- promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
- assisting students with the registration and graduation process
- referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
- maintain student records
College Service
Support college-wide endeavors to include:
- collaboration with faculty and staff from other divisions/departments to promote communication, coordinate schedules and support student success
- serving on department, division and college committees
- participating in GTCC institutional initiatives
- collaborating with educational partners, business/industry and/or external agencies as appropriate to promote the instructional mission of GTCC
- supporting collegiality and teaching excellence by actively participating in the professional development of new and veteran faculty (e.g., mentoring and peer observation)
- participating in extracurricular student activities/clubs
- attending college professional development sessions, college/division/department meetings, graduation and convocation, as required
- demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.
- perform all duties as assigned by supervisor
Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution
- Documented industry training in automation equipment (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc)
- Industry recognized mechatronics certifications or the ability to attain them within six months of hire (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc)
Education Preferred
- Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution
- Siemen’s Mechatronics and/or Mechatronics Instructor Certifications or the ability to attain them within one year of hire
Experience Required
- 3 years of relevant industry experience or the equivalent (e.g., military technology)
- Working knowledge of programmable logic controls, mechanical systems, electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics, and robotics.
- Teaching and/or industry training experience in mechatronics topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars
Experience Preferred
- Greater than 3 years of relevant industry experience or the equivalent (e.g., military technology)
- Post-secondary or secondary teaching experience
- Experience with the operation of industrial robotic equipment (i.e., Fanuc) and/or systems integration
- Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
- Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems
KSA Required
The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:
1. Multi-task
2. Respect Diversity
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions
KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements
- May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses
- Teaching schedule may change semester to semester
The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed)
- Reporting Requirements
- Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
- Safety/Shooter on Campus
- Personal Information Protection Training ( PIP )
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
- eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
- eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format
Physical Demands
Physical Activity: Primarily sitting
Environmental Hazard(s): <15%
Lifting: <=20lbs.
Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.
