Electromechanical Technology Instructor

Electromechanical Technology Instructor

Nicolet College

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Full-time

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Location: Rhinelander, WI

Department: Electromechanical Technology

At Nicolet College, our mission is to transform lives and enrich communities, and we see change as an opportunity to transform even more lives and to serve our communities even better. To accomplish this mission, we are redesigning higher education to serve today's learners in the most inclusive, creative, and flexible ways imaginable. We are responding with innovative programs, strong employer partnerships, and student-centered practices.

Are you committed to academic excellence and stellar student experience? If so, we can't wait to meet you!
Under the supervision of the Dean of Applied Technology & Trades, you will teach a variety of credit and contract training courses in the Electromechanical Technology program and other teaching responsibilities, as needed. The courses you teach will be primarily face to face, with the potential of some being online and hybrid. You will focus on continuous improvement of your courses so that they are relevant and engaging, enhancing the ever-important student experience.
You will have the opportunity to establish and build relationships with employers, students, the three native nations in our district and your colleagues. Your responsibilities are at the Rhinelander campus and other outreach locations with variable hours that may include day, evening and/or weekend assignments. You will work a year-round schedule. You will participate in college committees which support the College and program goals and initiatives.

Instruction

• Develop, maintain, and deliver instruction in academic programs, workforce development, and K12 settings in accordance with the mission, vision, and philosophy of Nicolet College in the above-described instructional areas.
• Curriculum development and revision to keep content relevant and students engaged.
• Maintain courses in WIDS (Worldwide Instructional Design System) and Nicolet College's LMS (Learning Management System).
• Participation in Nicolet College's program review process.
• Supportstudentsineveryaspectoftheircoursework.
  
  Provideregularandsubstantive interaction with students.
• Developandmaintainprofessionalworkingrelationshipswithstudentstomaximizetheirmotivationandengagementincourses.
• Supportstudentswithadvicerelatedtotheirpursuitofemploymentaftersuccessful completion of their program.

Instruction-Related Support

• Continually assess the courses offered for relevance to the fields. Propose and make changes as appropriate.
• Participate in program marketing and recruitment to drive student enrollment.
• Identify students who may qualify for Credit for Prior Learning and Experience (CPL) and administer CPL challenge exams.
• Prepare for and participate in Advisory Committee meetings.

Professional Development and Service to the College

• Establish and maintain relationships with employers and other community members.
• Partnerwithothersincluding Wisconsin Technical College Systempartnersandprofessional  groups related to the teaching fields.
• Work collaboratively to develop relationships with high school leaders and teachers to facilitate leading dual credit articulations for high school students.
• Meet and maintain Faculty Quality Assurance Standards.
• Maintain professional affiliations and certifications.
• Participate in department, program, and college level activities, projects, and committees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly skilled in the field of Electromechanical Technology.
• Demonstrate a high level of motivation, initiative, organization, critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to flex schedule to meet needs of constituencies.
• Ability to teach electromechanical technology courses at various levels from introductory to advanced.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safely working with electrical and mechanical components. Demonstrate knowledge of automation systems, robotics, PLCs, electrical codes, and other manufacturing technologies related to the program.
• Ability to inspire and effectively teach students of…