Electrical Distribution Engineering & UAS Drone Technologies Program Coordinator

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College•Martinsburg, WV

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a flexible 12-month faculty position working with Utilities, Energy, and Drone education at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. The role focuses on meeting community needs and improving teaching and learning, preparing students for careers with local and regional employers. Responsibilities include recruitment and retention, teaching, curriculum development, instructional design, and assessing learning, with opportunities for continued technical professional development. The position is located at the Technical Center and offers a flexible schedule.

Requirements

Associates degree is preferred; however, candidates with considerable industrial experience combined with the willingness to teach will be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience teaching at the secondary and/or college level is desirable or experience conducting training in the electric utility industry.
At least 5 years in the Utility and Energy workforce is preferred.
Active CDL preferred.
Computer skills required.
Positive written and verbal skills required.
Must be able to work with a diverse team.
Must have physical ability to demonstrate skills and techniques to students in the classroom.
Must be able to work in different College site locations, and employer site locations.
Must be able to work a variety of day or evening hours as needed.
Any industrial certifications will be considered.
Must have an active driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Considerable industrial experience combined with the willingness to teach will be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience teaching at the secondary and/or college level is desirable or experience conducting training in the electric utility industry.
At least 5 years in the Utility and Energy workforce is preferred.
Active CDL preferred.
Any industrial certifications will be considered.

Responsibilities

Assess technical skill needs in applied utility, energy, and UAS drone technology.
Design and deliver training in response to local labor market needs.
Teach in degree programs or career advancement short programs as assigned, in collaboration with other faculty.
Demonstrate skills and techniques used in the field by electric utility workers.
Provide training and consulting for workforce initiatives for public and corporate partners.
Recommend and participate in marketing events and campaigns to promote degrees, short-term courses, and job placement.
Arrange and attend high school and other recruiting events.
Organize the program advisory board.
Meet with the program advisory board twice a year with the department Dean.
Facilitate a yearly student focus group, with the Dean and Chief Academic Office.
Participate in industry-recognized certification training to continually upgrade technical skills.
Travel for professional development and/or training assignments.
Provide advisory assistance for current students and assist instructors with student advising.
Support effective communication between department leadership and department staff.
Perform any other duties to drive the College’s Vision, to fulfil the College’s Mission, and to abide by the College’s Values.
Other duties as assigned.