Position Summary

Develop, teach, and assess technical and manufacturing programs, contribute to department work, engage in professional development and contribute to college shared governance including accreditation.

Key Performance Indicators

1. Number of students successfully completing manufacturing technology programs
2. Employer partnerships/job placement of program completers
3. Retention of students in manufacturing technology programs
4. Adhere to Academic Affairs guidelines; including timely submission of syllabi, attendance, grades and assessment findings
5. Maintain and seek to improve manufacturing technology program equipment
6. Safety of manufacturing technology programs

Essential Functions

• Develop, teach, and assess courses including but not limited to Programmable Logic Controllers, Computer Aided Drafting, Three Dimensional CAD Modeling, Engineering Design, Computer Numerical Control, Blueprint Reading, Practical Electronics, Computer Integrated Manufacturing and other courses based on instructor knowledge and skills.
• Develop and follow an appropriate course syllabus for each course taught.
• Develop content-related and appropriate instruction based on national, state and local curriculum through a combination of classroom and laboratory experiences (this include work-site locations) working in cooperation with the Technology department.
• Develop and execute lesson plans leading toward student achievement of competencies in the area of Manufacturing Technology.
• Develop and update program curriculum.
• Present subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques, such as lectures, discussions or demonstrations; ensures use of classroom time is organized and that instruction and clean-up (if applicable) can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts; responds to basic student questions; may initiate study groups in preparations for examinations.
• Develop and enforce classroom protocols, rules and regulations; maintain classroom discipline; utilize effective classroom management techniques.
• Provide a classroom environment promoting active learning in the subject area.
• Communicate responsibly with students, colleagues, and community members.
• Manage and maintain program facilities and equipment.
• Follow professional ethics in all work-related activities.
• Prepare orders for the purchase of supplies, tools, equipment, and instructional materials necessary to support the learning activities.
• Maintain inventory and repair records and ensure the safe and proper operation and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Remain informed of new trends, methods, materials, tools, and equipment in the manufacturing technology industry. Develop and recommend new courses/programs.
• Complete full-time faculty responsibilities to teach assigned courses, prepare curriculum, prepare annual budgets, report attendance and grades, contribute to staff meetings, cooperate in extracurricular activities, and serve on committees.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the success of the program.

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Ability to relate quickly and tactfully to a variety of people, including the general public and colleagues.

Interpersonal skills:

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to plan, organize, coordinate and implement programs, activities, and facilities.

Identify and express problems and develop recommended solutions from alternative methods and procedures.

Ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of people.

Ability to organize and express instructions in a logical sequence to describe how something works or explain how to perform a task.

Ability to manage groups of students

Technical skills:

Ability to teach manufacturing technology

Ability to assess student work

Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, at a high-level

Education, Work Experience, & Industry Knowledge:

Must possess one of the following qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and 4,000 hours of closely related verified occupational experience obtained within the past ten years; or
2. Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and 5,000 hours of closely related verified occupational experience within the past ten years; or
3. At least 6,000 hours of closely related verified occupational experience obtained within the past ten years.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Physical ability to operate manufacturing technology equipment and monitor student safety which involves reaching in any direction, performing repetitive motions and performing two-handed activities.

This position requires sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting up to fifty pounds, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing and repetitive motion.