Instructor Mechanical Engineering, TFT; -NHC Endowment Grant TFT

Position Description

DEFINITION:

To provide classroom and lab instruction in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program for the college.

Normal workload for faculty is a minimum of 18 hours teaching while on campus a minimum of 30 hours per week. Faculty are not usually required to be on campus while students are on break (typically students are on break roughly 40+ days per year. This is all paid time off, plus earned sick leave).

*** This is a Time Limited, Temporary Full Time Grant Funded Position. Position ends June 2027 with potential to be extended***

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives general supervision from the Advanced Manufacturing Department Chair
• Receives supervision and technical direction from the Mechanical Engineering Technology program director
• Exercises no supervision

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Plan, direct, and participate in the instruction for the Mechanical Engineering Technology program; develop supplemental materials and tests; maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Mechanical Engineering Technology program including curriculum development and instructional coordination.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the department chair.
• Develop and draft materials necessary for instruction with the direction and approval of the program director.

Other Important Functions:

• Assess material, supply, and equipment needs for the Mechanical Engineering Technology program; submit requests for the ordering of supplies to the program director. Help maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Participate in the academic program efforts to recruit and retain students; coordinate the development, review, and revision of program publications, publicity and other community relations' activities.
• Work with industry partners and faculty to ensure our programs are teaching the most up to date techniques and the latest industry trends.
• Coordinate activities with student services in the implementation of CFCC Mechanical Engineering Technology admission, progression, and graduation policies.
• Ensure the adherence to safe and appropriate work practices and procedures.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Organizational and management practices as applied to the planning, analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment.
• Principles and practices of curriculum development and instructional strategies.
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Analyze problems; identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Effectively direct the provisions of the academic area to which assigned in support of the college programs.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• Making observations
• Reading and writing
• Communicating with others
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
• Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
• Making sound decisions
• Responding to questions
• Demonstrating intellectual capabilities
• Experience and training guidelines:

Minimum Education/Training:

• AAS degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field from an accredited college or university

Minimum Experience:

• Two years of relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental Information

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING…