Program Director, Nuclear Technology

To lead, oversee, give technical direction and provide classroom and laboratory instruction, while also performing a variety of administrative tasks for the Nuclear Technology program for the college.

This is a faculty position.

• Receives general supervision from the Advanced Manufacturing department chair
• Is responsible for program oversight.

• Exercises direct supervision over faculty and professional staff.

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

• Provide quality current and relevant instruction for workforce preparation in the Nuclear Technology program and activities that incorporate current technology and effective methods of instruction that meet the needs of employers. The program director will teach a minimum of 18 contact hours weekly.
• Plan, direct, and participate in the instruction for the Nuclear 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 Nuclear Technology program, including curriculum development and instructional coordination; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• 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.

• Assess material, supply, and equipment needs for the Nuclear Technology program; submit requests for ordering equipment and supplies
• Coordinate 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 to include building and maintaining an active advisory committee.
• Coordinate activities with student services in the implementation of CFCC Nuclear Technology program admission, progression, and graduation policies.
• Coordinate the selection, use and maintenance of equipment and facilities assigned to the program; may identify, negotiate and contract for educational facilities and locations.
• Ensure the adherence to safe and appropriate work practices and procedures.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• 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.

• 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 they are 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,…