Engineering Technology Instructor Job Laredo area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Job Title

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Full-time faculty are essential in carrying out the college's mission, vision, core values, and institutional goals. Under the direction of the respective Department Chairperson/Program Director/Director, faculty ensure the quality and integrity of the academic programs and maintain oversight of the curriculum and instruction. The essential duties include providing a high-quality learning environment, delivering effective instruction, assessing student learning, promoting continual improvement in teaching and learning, encouraging student engagement, providing advisement, and pursuing professional development.

Faculty must participate in department, discipline-specific, college, community service activities, and shared governance. Faculty must adhere to all LC policies, procedures, and guidelines, including DH (LOCAL) Employee Standards of Conduct. Faculty are expected to adhere to the terms of their contractual agreement. Physical Presence on Campus The position requires office hours and physical presence on campus. Employee must reside in the Laredo area or be able to commute to campus daily.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Course Organization and Management
Effective Delivery of Curriculum and Instruction
Assess Student Learning and Pedagogical Methods that Drive Continuous Improvement
Faculty Non-teaching Responsibilities
Professional Development
Faculty Departmental Responsibilities
College-wide Participation

Additional Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities Specific to the Position

Teach courses in the designated discipline across multiple modalities: face-to-face, online, hybrid, and dual enrollment.

Instructors may be required to teach at Fort McIntosh, South, and high school campuses. Depending on departmental and student needs, instruction may be scheduled during daytime, evening, or weekend hours.

Direct library research or other outside assignments.

Encourage students to utilize campus resources such as the Library, Tutoring Center, Counseling Center, and other support services.

Communicate required course materials to Library and Writing Center staff to support student access and success when needed.

Sponsor or assist in sponsoring student clubs and organizations; actively participate in student-centered events and activities.

Provide a safe learning environment for students and be responsible for securing assigned equipment, materials, and classrooms.

Substitute for colleagues as needed and serve as a peer mentor when requested.

Follow established procedures for requesting instructional supplies, arranging travel, and submitting absence reports promptly.

Teach related laboratory courses and develop corresponding materials and activities.

Maintain lab safety standards and attend required safety trainings when offered.

Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses/Skills

Required Documents To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
A minimum of three years of relevant applied, industry, or workforce experience.

Preferred:

Master's degree in Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
or Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology.
Graduate coursework hours must be aligned with the course learning outcomes that the instructor will be teaching.
A minimum of five years of relevant applied, industry, or workforce experience and some teaching experience.
Relevant industry certifications such as AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, OSHA, or discipline-specific credentials.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

To excel in their role, the individual must possess a combination of skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Clear and effective communication is essential for conveying complex ideas to students.
Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the needs of varied learners and changing circumstances, such as different class sizes or student backgrounds.
Encourage and foster critical thinking skills in students by challenging them to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information.
Build rapport with students, foster a positive learning environment, and provide support and guidance when needed.
Manage course materials, assignments, and assessments efficiently to ensure the smooth running of the course and fair evaluation of…