Engineering Technology Faculty

Northwest State Community College•Northwest State Community College - Main Campus, OH

About The Position

The Engineering Technology Faculty member is responsible for classroom instruction and provides leadership in developing, assessing, and evaluating curriculum for existing courses, new courses, and related programs. The role includes student advising, participation in department meetings and college committees, and facilitating industry advisory committees. The faculty member prepares, presents, and evaluates course materials aligned with learning objectives; provides timely and accurate feedback; maintains a positive and safe learning environment; and ensures classroom and lab equipment and instructional supplies are maintained. The position also assesses and improves courses and programs, develops new courses and programs, keeps curriculum aligned with transfer and articulation policies, and maintains technology awareness through periodic industrial site visits. It provides support to part-time instructors, lab coordinators, and student workers. The position involves advising students, building partnerships with educational institutions, industry and community organizations, participating in meetings and accreditation activities, completing assigned work in accordance with college policies, and engaging in professional development. It also interacts and presents with business and industry personnel, college staff, vendors, students and their parents, high school employees, and the public.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology related to the subjects taught.
Hold applicable licenses and/or certifications.
Working knowledge of educational theory or techniques.
Working knowledge of various control systems and applications.
Ability to lead development of new courses.
Ability and skill to assess and plan courses.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Teaching experience preferred.
Recent experience in the field preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, present, and evaluate course materials aligned with course learning objectives and instructional strategies.
Provide accurate and timely feedback and explanations on graded coursework and other student information.
Maintain a positive learning environment and follow safety protocols in classrooms, labs, and on campus.
Ensure classroom and lab equipment and instructional supplies are maintained.
Assess and evaluate existing courses and program curriculum, revising materials and activities for continuous improvement.
Develop new courses and programs, including assessments, evaluations, syllabi, and selection of textbooks, lab equipment, and ancillary materials.
Attend statewide meetings or stay informed about transfer and articulation policies and recommend curricular changes and alignment.
Visit related industrial sites periodically to maintain technology awareness.
Organize and facilitate advisory committee meetings.
Provide leadership and support to part-time instructors, lab coordinators, and student workers.
Maintain suitable office hours and provide academic advising and counseling to assist students with course selection and academic requirements.
Facilitate partnerships with colleges and universities, high schools, local industry and trade organizations, career centers, Tech Prep and dual-enrollment programs, and professional organizations.
Attend and participate in department and faculty meetings, college committees, and other scheduled meetings and activities.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and follow established college policies and procedures.
Participate in professional development to maintain and enhance course content and instructional skills.
Participate in departmental and institutional accreditation activities.
Perform other similar duties as assigned.
Interact with and conduct presentations for business and industry personnel, college personnel, equipment vendors, students and their parents, high school employees, and the general public.