Adjunct - Electrical Trades

Western Dakota Technical College•Rapid City, SD

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Adjunct position is a part-time, contracted position that will instruct students in the Electrical Trades Program. The instructional program occurs in a classroom and lab setting and prepares students to work in the electrical trades field. Adjunct instructors at Western Dakota Tech are educators whose instructional efforts are expected to reflect the mission, vision, and goals of the institution. Adjunct faculty teach courses in their respective fields to include planning, preparation and delivery of lecture/lab instruction materials at all levels of training. The Adjunct position is not eligible for benefits. Western Dakota Tech accepts resumes from industry professionals seeking adjunct faculty positions. If interested, please complete an application, attach your resume and submit any transcripts, licenses or certificates. Adjuncts are paid dependent on their educational degree. Pay is as follows: BA/BS or lower - $27.35 per workload hour MA/MS - $29.76 per workload hour Doctorate - $31.92 per workload hour + $125 stipend per credit hour All degrees must be awarded by an accredited institution.

Requirements

Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred, and a minimum of three years of related electrical trade’s industry work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work required in electrical trades.
Journeyman’s license required.
Proficient in skills as they relate to the program’s operations.
Works well under pressure.
Takes initiative.
Fundamentals of curriculum design and development.
Fundamentals of classroom management.
WDTC policies and procedures.
Fundamentals and principles of learning in addition to teaching methodologies.
Methods and techniques used in student assessment, students in classroom and lab settings.
Program development, assessment and implementation of procedures and practices.
Ability to counsel and instruct students in a professional manner and appearance.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in all group sizes.
Demonstrated ability in oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated expertise in project management and problem solving.
Ability to organize, manage and complete timeline projects over multiple-year periods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Mastery of Subject Matter: Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline. Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
Teaching Performance: Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning. Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students, i.e. prepare lectures, lessons, presentations, lab activities, tests, assignments, quizzes, and exams. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs. Employ available instructional technology, i.e. internet, interactive technology, and simulation when appropriate. Set up labs, classrooms, shops, et cetera to deliver lessons to students. Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments. Promote student success by building positive interpersonal relationships with students, staff, and colleagues at WDT. Develop, update and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
Evaluation of Student Learning: Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning. Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit grade rosters as required, i.e. 4 week, midterm and final grades. Participate in program assessment activities as requested. Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Support of School’s Policies and Procedures: Teach classes as assigned and in accordance with the catalog description, the master syllabus, the stipulations of WDT, and the interests of industry. Meet with each class as scheduled and hold classes for the time frame as designated in the class schedule. Record and provide attendance data in accordance with school’s policies and procedures. Perform job responsibilities as outlined in faculty handbook. Adhere to FERPA regulations. Exercise stewardship of school’s facilities and materials. Follow WDT policies and procedures. Complete Adjunct Orientation and required annual compliance activities.
Participation in Western Dakota Tech Program Activities: Act in a professional manner as delineated in the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers (Appendix B). Maintain professional classrooms, shops, labs and office areas. Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from students, colleagues, staff and administrators. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.