What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, Electrical Systems Technology position at College of The Albemarle?
***This position is open until filled***
Priority review date: February 6
Current status - Accepting Applications
Position Subject to Availability of Budgeted Funds
Salary commensurate with education and experience
9 Month Faculty
The role of the Instructor, Electrical Systems Technology is to provide knowledge in his/her field of expertise and to promote various student-centered learning activities that will stimulate an interest in critical thinking and a desire for life-long learning. Various teaching strategies, learning styles, and delivery methods including new technology systems will be utilized to reach this goal.
The role of the Instructor, Electrical Systems Technology is to provide knowledge in his/her field of expertise and to promote various student-centered learning activities that will stimulate an interest in critical thinking and a desire for life-long learning. Various teaching strategies, learning styles, and delivery methods including new technology systems will be utilized to reach this goal.
This position is primarily based at COA - Dare, with potential teaching assignments at other COA locations as needed.
The Instructor, Electrical Systems Technology is supervised by the Program Coordinator, Electrical Systems Technology.
Instruction/Teaching:The Instructor, Electrical Systems Technology is supervised by the Program Coordinator, Electrical Systems Technology.
These duties are focused on the direct delivery of education, curriculum development, and maintaining an effective learning environment.
- Prepare, teach and evaluate courses in all aspects of electrical installation and its application in residential, commercial and industrial installations to include: trade math, blueprint reading and electrical code.
- Update course syllabi to reflect changes.
- Develop supplemental teaching materials to augment courses.
- Implement new teaching strategies as appropriate.
- Integrate new technology in instructional delivery methods.
- Integrate teaching methods that are student oriented/student focused.
- Evaluate textbooks for relevancy, quality and currency, making recommendations as necessary per established policy.
- Maintain accurate records of students' attendance and performance.
- Submit reports in an accurate and timely manner.
- Adhere to assigned teaching load/hours.
- Keep students advised of their progress in class.
- Make recommendations for assigned courses based on evaluation criteria/process.
- Make recommendations for new courses per constraints of common course library and/or NCCCS guidelines.
- Maintain a hazard free environment and practices safety in the lab and classroom.
- Supply information/data for the annual department budget based on stated goals.
- Participate in development of curriculum course schedule.
- Participate in planning to identify needed courses (current and future).
- Participate in annual review of instructional program: Student Learning Outcome and Unit Action Plan.
- Stay abreast of new developments and changes in academic field.
These duties revolve around directly supporting and guiding assigned students through their academic journey.
- Provide guidance and advice to assigned student advisees.
- Register advisees.
- Maintain weekly office hours per college guidelines or as designated by off-campus assigned location.
- Attend advisement workshops and remains current in new technologies regarding registration.
- Write letters of recommendations for students on request, if appropriate.
- Incorporates retention strategies to encourage students to stay in programs.
These duties encompass professional development, institutional service, and fulfilling collegial responsibilities.
- Implement college goals as related to the instructional area.
- Participate in the management of the instructional area of the college to include the development, implementation and evaluation of goals, objectives, activities and operations.
- Assist with faculty recruitment, orientation and mentoring.
- Participate in student recruitment activities.
- Participate in professional development, as appropriate, as related to instructional area, new teaching methods, new technology and professional organizations - locally, statewide, and nationally.
- Request funding necessary to participate in professional development activities.
- Participate in activities that enhance the college mission.
- Participate in the college's Institutional Effectiveness Plan.
- Participate in Faculty Senate and/or shared governance.
- Serve on college's standing committees and ad hoc committees, as requested.
- Attend Fall/Spring Convocations, graduations and other college meetings as scheduled.
- Serve as advisor to student clubs or organizations, as appropriate.
- Participate in administrative activities related to student admissions, progression and graduation, as requested.
- Adhere to/enforce policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrated competencies in a variety of areas related to Electrical installation and repairs
- At least two years of work experience in the field
- North Carolina licensed electrician
- Diploma, Associate's or Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Five years electrical experience
- Teaching experience in the electrical trade
Knowledge of the National Electric Code and Electrical Computations Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills Basic computer skills
Knowledge in the use of computers and software availability. Knowledge/certifications in Solar/PV or Wind Energy.