ElectricalTechnology Instructor
Full-Time, Muscle Shoals Campus
Starting date for employment is approximatelyAugust 2025
Position Summary
The Electrical Technology Instructor is responsible for the planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The Instructor is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Northwest-Shoals Community College campus as assigned. As a minimum, the related activities include instruction, academic advising, serving on various committees, participating in local, state, regional, or national professional activities and/or organizations. The instructor may teach at dual credit sites and/or perform other related duties as directed by the appropriate dean level supervisor, or the President.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
At a minimum, the essential functions of the instructor are:
to plan, organize, and instruct Electrical Technology courses/labs in-person on any Northwest Shoals Community College campus or dual enrollment site as assigned and/or virtual instructions using the College's learning management systems and, as appropriate, distance education tools and software;
to demonstrate a commitment to student success;
to teach students the general safety practices necessary in a maintenance environment; topics include the dangers, proper attire, personal protective equipment, various safeguard available, as well as appropriate inspections techniques, and various handling tools and rigging procedures necessary for safety;
to teach students the basic skills to safely maintain equipment housed in a plant environment including electrical, mechanical, and fluid power transmission equipment;
to teach students how to identify problems and make adjustment for optimal performance in a manufacturing environment including troubleshooting, causes, and remedies for common problems encountered in a manufacturing environment;
to provide a general overview of all maintenance procedures including electrical, mechanical, and fluid power installation, maintenance, and operation;
to keep active at a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects;
to provide safe and stable learning environment;
to conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy;
to keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading and posting of daily assignments, lab assignments, quizzes, and/or exams in the College's learning management system;
to plan each unit or lesson, as to content, method, and organization to make each class period meaningful;
to ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled;
to teach all classes according to an approved syllabus; to keep students informed concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements;
to hold final exams at the time scheduled in the College's semester schedule unless permission to deviate has been approved by the Division Chair and appropriate dean level supervisor;
to recommend textbooks, instructional materials, and on-line theory and lab curriculum, including classroom and laboratory equipment and/or trainers, to the Division Chair or dean level supervisor;
to accommodate differing student learning styles in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the College's established ADA program;
to participate consistently in professional development related to his/her field and current trends for in-person, on-line, and hybrid instruction utilizing the College's Distance Education Office and Instructional Designer;
to serve as an academic advisor to assigned students;
to refer students to Student Services departments, as needed;
to work closely with his/her Division Chairon the development of annual division budgets for approval by the dean level supervisor;
request material, equipment, and supplies as needed for program;
to assist with registration;
to assist in the development of course offerings each term;
to post and maintain office hours for student consultations;
to participate in program and curriculum review and development;
to compile and dispense required reports in a timely manner;
to actively promote program through recruitment, retention, success, and completion initiatives;
to assist the Office of Strategic Partnerships in establishing a work-based learning program;
to assist in the completion of the program's institutional effectiveness plan;
to attend faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as required by the President, dean level supervisor, or Division Chair;
to become familiar with and comply with college policies and procedures;
to serve on and provide information to college committees as needed;
to convey college-related information to students in a timely manner as requested by college officials;
to maintain accurate and complete scholastic records.
Qualifications
Minimum of Associate's Degree from an accredited institution in electrical technologyrequired.
Minimum of three (3) years full-time work experience as a practitioner in the electrical technology field,required.
Teaching experience in electrical technology, preferred.
Applicants must have documented ability to prepare for and deliver quality college-level instruction preferably using a multimedia format.***
Note: If you are awarded an interview, during the interview you will be required to do a live teaching demonstration using technology in front of a panel search committee. You must bring your own presentation material to the interview.
*Note: No preference will be given for advanced degrees or work experience above the minimum required
Application Procedures/Additional Information
A complete application packet consists of the following:**
a completed Northwest Shoals Community College online application form,
a cover letter
a current resume, and
postsecondary transcripts (unofficial or official), which must include institution's name, college degree, and degree date.
Applications may be submitted online at
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