Instructor, Electrical Systems Technology

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 person, who shares our institutional mission, vision, and values, to join the instructional team.

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, prepare and teach Electrical Systems Technology lecture and laboratory courses within the program. These courses may cover any of the following topics : residential, commercial and industrial wiring, motors, motor controls, switchgears and industrial motor control centers, interpretation of electrical prints, schematics and diagrams, PLC and photovoltaic systems design.

Min Salary

Max Salary

Duties / Functions

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 outcomes in courses and programs / general education as appropriate

Professional Development

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by :

Administration

Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include :

Student Support

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include :

College Service

Support college-wide endeavors to include :

Additional Duties and Responsibilities :

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required

Education Preferred

Experience Required

Experience Preferred

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

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed) :

1. Reporting Requirements

2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

6. eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching

7. 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

Specific Departmental Requirements :

1. May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses

2. Teaching schedule may change semester to semester

Physical Demands

1. May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses

2. Position may require standing for extended periods of time, stooping, walking, climbing, and bending to supervise students in electrical systems labs including confined areas, on elevated work stands, ladders, and platforms.

3. Exposure to hazardous materials is possible and will require safe handling, use and disposal.

4. Lifting, and the positioning of heavy equipment, such as motors, in preparation for classes and labs is required.

5. Work may be required in an environment that varies from hot to cold (seasonal), which can be both noisy and dusty, and require standing for lengthy periods.

6. Conduct of labs requires supervision of up to 20 students in a large industrial shop and / or specialized labs as they perform required projects.

Other :

1. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.