Associate Instructor - Industrial Electricity

Tennessee Board of Regents•Murfreesboro, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro is seeking applications for a full-time faculty position in the evening Industrial Electrical (INE) Technology program. This role requires a minimum 37.5-hour workweek, with specific hours from Monday to Thursday (1:30 pm - 9:00 pm) and Friday (8:00 am - 3:30 pm). The faculty member is responsible to the Vice President of Instruction and Accreditation for the development, implementation, evaluation, modification, and operation of the INE program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in the building construction field (electrical and plumbing), preferably within the last five (5) years.
Evidence of good character, organizational skills, and mature attitude.
Willingness to remain current in the instructional field and maintain personal certifications and program accreditation(s).
Computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher and interact with high school and adults.
High degree of knowledge in basic safety, hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, plumbing, pressure systems, drain, waste and vent, electrical and plumbing rough-in and finish.
Bending, sitting, and squatting in order to demonstrate skills on EPT equipment.
Communicating for extended periods while lecturing.
Sitting at a computer for extended periods to enter data.
Lifting 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary Skilled Trades credential from an accredited institution.
Prior teaching or evidence of ability to teach students.
Strong hands-on technical background in the field.

Responsibilities

Providing individualized theory and hands-on instruction to adults and high school students to prepare them for employment in the field.
Monitoring, grading, and evaluating individual student progress.
Maintaining student records in the college’s student records management software.
Maintaining appropriate documentation and submitting timely reports.
Assisting in the recruitment of new students and placement of graduates.
Working with other INE program day instructors to coordinate both day and evening programs to ensure curriculum continuity.
Maintaining good public relations with business and industry.
Maintaining an active advisory committee and cooperating with outside agencies.
Supervising and following up on students participating in cooperative education.