PT Mechanical Engineering Technology Instructor

Position: PT Mechanical Engineering Technology Instructor (Day)
Description

Summary

Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to provide instruction in certificate, diploma, and A.A.S. programs in the mechanical engineering technology curriculum. Employees in this classification perform instructional work. Position is responsible for teaching classes and instructing students; preparing lesson plans; preparing and administering tests; evaluating work; and counseling and advising students. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge & Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Teaches classes and instructs; conducts learning activities with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control equipment. Teaches AutoCAD and/or Solidworks.

* Prepares lesson activities; prepares and oversees laboratory experiments and projects.

* Averages grades and prepares grade reports.

* Prepares attendance reports and administers attendance policy; administers and responds to annual evaluation reports; prepares and maintains a variety of paperwork.

* Maintains cleanliness of class/labs area.

* Maintain security of tools and equipment.

* Counsels and advises students.

* Recruits new students for the program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum &

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Recent industry experience is highly desirable.

Education Minimum: A.A.S. in Industrial Technology, Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronics or equivalent Industrial Degree

Education Preferred: B.S. in Industrial Technology or equivalent Industrial or Engineering Degree

Experience Minimum:
One (1) to three (3) years of industry experience.

Experience Preferred: Five plus (5+) years of industry experience and one plus (1+) years teaching experience.

Additional Information

Language Skills

* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally.

* Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

* Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

* Applicant must have basic computer and key boarding skills.

* Microsoft office knowledge a plus as this job will require the use of this software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Any certifications or license a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and is occasionally required to stand, stoop, and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.