Position Summary

The Career/Technical Instructor is a full-time position teaching students a career/technical trade while performing all duties under the direct supervision of the Associate Dean of Instruction and Dean of Instruction. Prepares practical and technical instruction, including demonstrations of skills required in trade; instructs students in subject areas such as mathematics, communication skills, work habits, use and maintenance of tools and equipment, codes or regulations related to trade, and safety precautions. Listed below are the primary responsibilities for this position; however, the Dean of Instruction or his/her designee may assign other professional duties to meet the College's needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes practical and technical instruction programs, including demonstrations of skills required in trade and lectures on theory, techniques, and terminology.
• Instruct students in subject areas such as mathematics, communication skills, work habits, use and maintenance of tools and equipment, codes or regulations related to trade, and safety precautions.
• Plans and supervises the work of students, individually or in small groups, in-shop or laboratory.
• Test and evaluate student achievement in technical knowledge and trade skills.
• Maintains all records and provides reports as directed by the Dean of Instruction or his designee.
• Assists in job placement for graduates.
• Serves as an advisor for all students enrolled in the occupational program.
• Keep up-to-date with teaching methodology, occupational information, and technology through professional development activities.
• Must be eligible to enter any/all Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities to perform the job duties and maintain this status for continued employment.
• Possesses an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college.
• Possesses a sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity.
• Complies with any applicable guidelines and policies set forth by the Alabama Community College System and J. F. Ingram State Technical College.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make independent judgments, solve problems, provide leadership, and work with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Willing to be flexible with work schedule as workload dictates.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others internal and external to the College.

Qualifications

Three (3) years of successful full-time experience in the Career/Technical position is required. Associate degree or equivalent, [at least 60 semester hours in a planned program including associates degree core] from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

General Information: J.F. Ingram State Technical College is a postsecondary correctional education institution. Our mission is to provide quality educational services to individuals incarcerated in central Alabama’s correctional facilities. The student population served is diverse in age, race, educational, economic, and cultural background.

• Online employment application
• Current resume
• Copies of college transcripts