Industrial Technology Faculty (Electrical)

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

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Northwest State Community College is seeking an Industrial Technology Faculty member specializing in Electrical Technology. This role involves classroom instruction, curriculum development, student advising, and active participation in college committees and industry advisory boards. The faculty member will be responsible for preparing and delivering course materials, providing timely feedback to students, and maintaining a safe and positive learning environment in classrooms, labs, and campus settings. They will also manage classroom and lab equipment, supplies, and maintenance. Instruction may occur on campus, at remote NSCC campuses, industry sites, and high schools. A key aspect of the role is leading the development, assessment, and evaluation of curriculum, including revising existing courses and creating new ones with appropriate syllabi, texts, and equipment. The faculty member will stay current with transfer and articulation policies, visit industrial sites to maintain industry awareness, and organize advisory committee meetings. Leadership is also expected for part-time instructors and lab coordinators. Student advisement, including maintaining office hours and assisting with course selection, is a core responsibility. The position requires fostering cooperative relationships with external agencies such as other colleges, universities, high schools, career centers, and local industry. Participation in department and college meetings, committees, and other scheduled activities is expected, along with timely completion of assigned tasks and adherence to college policies. Continuous professional development to enhance instructional skills and course content, participation in accreditation activities, and assisting with grant applications are also part of the role.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in the discipline related to subjects taught and/or a combination of education, training and tested experience.
Minimum of five (5) years industrial experience.
If experience is not within the last 5 years, must show currency with industry through membership, training or consulting.
Working knowledge in educational theory or techniques.
Knowledge of local industry and manufacturing processes.
Ability to lead development of new courses and programs.
Ability and skill to assess and plan courses and programs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Teaching experience preferred.
Experience and knowledge in maintenance and troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare, present, and evaluate course materials related to instructional strategies based on course learning objectives.
Provide adequate feedback/explanation of graded coursework and other student information accurately and in a timely manner.
Ensure a positive and favorable learning environment in the classroom, labs, and campus, while maintaining and following proper safety protocols.
Responsible for classroom and lab equipment, maintenance, and supplies.
Instruct classes (and CTS trainings) both on campus and at remote training sites.
Complete assessment and evaluation of existing courses and program curriculum; revise course materials and activities as needed for continuous improvement.
Develop new courses and programs, including the assessment, evaluation, course syllabi, selecting appropriate text, lab equipment, and ancillary materials.
Attend statewide meetings or remain abreast of transfer & articulation policy in order to make recommendations for curricular change and alignment.
Make periodic visits to related industrial sites to maintain technology awareness; organize and facilitate advisory committee meetings.
Provide leadership to part-time instructors, lab coordinators, and student workers.
Arrange and maintain suitable office hours for student advising and academic assistance.
Provide academic advising and counseling to students assisting with course selection and academic requirements.
Facilitate cooperative relationships with outside agencies, including colleges and universities, high schools, career centers/tech prep/dual enrollments, and local industry, trade, and industrial organizations, and professional organizations.
Attend and participate in department, faculty meetings, and college committees and other scheduled meetings/activities at which attendance is expected.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and follows established college policies and procedures.
Engage in professional development activities to maintain and enhance course content and instructional skills.
Participate in departmental and institutional accreditation activities.
Assist the division/college in their efforts to secure funds through competitive State and Federal grants when applicable.
Other similar duties as assigned.