What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lineworker Instructor position at Denmark Technical College (SC)?
Teaches theoretical and laboratory lineworker courses and provide training in field operations and climbing skills in lineworking. Provides leadership, management, planning, and coordination with instruction of students, student enrollment and advisement, student recruiting, and retention, marketing the program, and services to college and the community. Includes curriculum and instructional development, assessment functions to include program and student learning outcomes, and transfer student advisement. Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter being taught, and hold valid teaching credentials as defined by SBTCE, college policies and procedures, and SACSCOC criteria. Must be able to motivate students.
Teaching Performance: providing students with course syllabus, following grading/attendance policy and other relevant information in a timely manner, relating instructional practical examples and illustrations; pacing the instruction over the semester, providing students with timely tests and feedback, relating tests to course objectives, and following acceptable department and college policies. Faculty member shall participate in assessments, evaluation, and implementation for continuous improvement and ABET reporting.
Instructional Development: developing and maintaining course documentation, reviewing, and selecting textbooks for courses in subject area; maintaining audio-visual and/or other materials for courses taught through any medium; being organized and well prepared for classes; scheduling of class and lab time effectively.
Student Advisement: maintaining and publicizing office hours, referring students for appropriate assistance, maintaining advising records, and showing sensitivity to students’ needs.
College and/or Community Service: assisting with recruitment as required, assisting with job/transfer placement or recommendations as required, cooperating with or participating in projects/activities of other instructional and support areas in fulfillment of the college’s mission, serving effectively on college/community committees.
Instructional Management: submitting reports in a timely manner, arranging physical environment as much as possible for effective learning adhering to class schedules, providing effective classroom/lab supervision, maintaining accurate records, providing disciplinary action where appropriate.
Professional Development: developing an annual professional development plan in conjunction with supervisor, attending courses/seminars/workshops as required or planned, writing manuscripts, or presenting papers at conferences, etc., doing research projects in subject field.
Associate degree in electrical engineering or a discipline related to electrical lineworker with five years of lineworker field experience. Formal lineworker training and certification in OSHA, aerial lift operation, CPR, and first aid are preferred. Two (2) years of college level teaching experience is preferred.
Knowledge of electrical lineworker subject matter; electrical theory, high-voltage equipment handling, pole climbing, rigging, equipment operation, underground cable laying, and safety; teaching and instructional skills of demonstrating and supervising to model safe, and strenuous work at heights; knowledge of principles and procedures pertaining to higher ed, teaching methodologies; and knowledge of College’s mission, vision, values, role & scope. Ability to learn, be trained, and meet set goals and deadlines. Ability to supervise and coordinate the classroom and field instructional activities of students. Ability to establish good working relationships with alumni, businesses, students, faculty, and others in the college.
Valid driver’s license required. Operate equipment and trainers, build working relationships with energy companies, recruit and retain students, and assist with job placement. Must be available for overnight and local travel, and teaching evening and weekend courses.