Engineering Technologies Teaching Assistant

This position is responsible for providing laboratory instruction, technical laboratory maintenance support, and instructional assistance within Engineering Technologies programs. This position also supports the operation and maintenance of instructional laboratories and resources, college equipment and college vehicles. This position is 12 months, full-time.

TEACHING AND LAB INSTRUCTION

• The teaching load for this position is 15 contact hours for classes and/or labs fall and spring semesters.

• Conducting in a professional manner all laboratory and instructional hours as assigned by the course schedule and academic calendar. Teaching assignments may include Engineering Technologies disciplines, including Automotive Systems Technology and other related engineering technology programs.

• Supervising scheduled laboratory and instructional activities.

• Working closely with faculty to prepare instructional materials and administer, collect, and grade appropriate assignments, assessments, and laboratory activities.

• Creating, administering, and accurately assessing substantive assignments and activities that require critical thinking and application of technical skills.

• Meeting classes and laboratories on time and for the full duration of the published schedule.

• Posting and maintaining office hours as required and being available to support student learning and success.

• Notifying the Director and Automotive faculty as soon as possible in the event of illness.

• Maintaining alternative educational activities that students may use remotely or during faculty absences.

• Supporting and following college policies and procedures.

• Preparing and submitting accurate and timely attendance records, student grades, book orders, leave reports, and other assigned documentation.

• Assisting with the development of student learning outcomes and assessments, including collection of student artifacts for college-wide General Education Assessment.

• Preparing supplemental teaching activities, developing Moodle course materials, consulting with students, referring struggling students for tutoring, and facilitating review sessions outside regularly scheduled class times.

• Participating actively in instructional planning and program improvement processes.

LABORATORY, EQUIPMENT, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

a. Assuming reasonable responsibility for the security, maintenance, operation, and inventory of assigned laboratory equipment, vehicles, tools, and instructional resources.

b. Maintaining knowledge of safety practices applicable to Engineering Technologies instructional laboratories.

c. Assisting in the development, implementation, and enforcement of laboratory safety practices and procedures.

d. Ordering, maintaining, organizing, and inventorying laboratory supplies, parts, materials, tools, equipment, and stockroom resources.

e. Scheduling maintenance, inspections, and servicing of Surry Community College vehicles and equipment as needed.

f. Assisting faculty with laboratory preparation, equipment setup, troubleshooting, and instructional support activities.

g. Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory and work environment.

h. Participating in staff development and technical training activities to enhance job performance and maintain current industry knowledge.

i. Maintaining knowledge of Engineering Technologies program operations and college resources in order to provide appropriate assistance to students, faculty, and visitors.

j. Performing other job-specific duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering Technologies or Chief Academic Officer.

COLLEGE SERVICE

a. Participating in activities that promote the welfare and advancement of the College. These activities may include committee service, accreditation support, recruitment and marketing efforts, student organization support, and other institutional initiatives.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

a. Participating in mandatory institutional professional development activities.

b. Participating in professional development activities related to Engineering Technologies, technical instruction, laboratory management, safety, and emerging industry trends.

Maintain a clean and safe work area.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business correspondence and reports.
• Ability to articulate professional responses to common inquiries and/or complaints from students, faculty, staff, or the public at-large.
• Ability to write using proper grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to effectively present information to management, students, faculty, staff, or the public-at-large.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to apply and understand standard mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and other mathematical functions as appropriate to the division’s need for such skill.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system.

Associate Degree in field, or related field, of division served; experience/proficiency in the use of integrated software (Microsoft Word and Excel), effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate and prioritize office duties

Experience in an educational office setting with strong technical knowledge.

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, & walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will on occasion be in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.