Associate Instructor Pipefitting and Plumbing Technology

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Associate Instructor Pipe fitting and Plumbing Technology

TCAT-Athens

Instruction

TCAT Athens

Pipe fitting & Plumbing Technology Associate Instructor, Full Time

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Athens is accepting applications for the position of full-time Associate Instructor Pipe fitting & Plumbing Technology to be located at the Main Campus in Athens, TN. This position will work a minimum of 37.5 hours a week.

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• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational or Technical School certification, training, or apprenticeship required;
  Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of successful work experience in the specialty to be taught, beyond the normal learning period, generally 4 years within the last five years.
• Must possess all required licensures, certifications, and/or accreditation for the field or the ability to become certified and licensed within twelve (12) calendar months.
• Communication skills necessary to teach students; teaching experience is preferred.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with students, colleges, business and industry, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to accurately convey information and to effectively present information.
• Evidence of good character, organizational skills, and mature attitude.
• Exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs, audio/visual equipment and software.
• Ability to multitask with good organization and planning skills.
• Passionate belief in the power of education and desire to help students achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.
• Willingness to remain current in the pipe fitting and plumbing field and maintain certifications.
• Flexibility and ability to handle a variety of tasks at one time.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team-oriented environment.
• Maintain positive working relationships with local industry partners.

Instruction: Facilitate the classroom instructional process: evaluate and monitor student progress; assign grades; provide academic assistance to students; maintain attendance and grade records; counsel and advise students on career goals; work to retain students; maintain required classroom and office hours.

Course and Curriculum Development: Select texts, equipment, supplies, and other learning resources; participate in the purchase of needed program supplies and equipment; develop instructional materials; create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi.

Professional Development: Remain current within instructional field and technologies; acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college and division professional development and in-service activities; support related professional organizations; participate in the annual faculty evaluation process.

Service to Students: Comply with FERPA laws; participate in advising, recruitment, admissions, and orientation of potential students; assist students with job placement; support student activities including Skills

USA and NTHS.

Service to the College and Community: Assist in the recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned; participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes; support and participate in the College’s decision-making processes; provide input and assistance with budgets; attend graduation exercises and participate in mandatory college programs; develop and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with colleagues; maintain an active program advisory committee;

work to meet and exceed COE benchmarks for student completion and placement.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or administration, on and off campus.

Standing, walking, lifting, bending, driving, use of computers.