Instructor - Electrical Trades

OTC • Springfield, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The instructor is responsible for developing and implementing the daily lesson plans and activities for proper management of assigned classes. The instructor is also responsible for creating a classroom environment that implements best practices, supports industry standards, and engages students in career and technical education. The instructor will also maintain industry and required certification(s) for specialized fields. This position is responsible for 15 credit hours of instruction per fall and spring semester, and three credit hours of instruction or internship supervision for the summer semester. Equivalent non-credit instruction may be exchanged for credit instruction.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Journeyman Electrician.
• Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning, or ability to complete an Associate’s degree within 6 months.
• A valid Missouri teaching certificate with the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (or be willing to obtain current teaching certificate in secondary and post-secondary education from the State of Missouri at the applicants' expense).
• Five years or more of employment experience in the electrical industry.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to use technology for professional productivity.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Teaching experience in the career and technical education field.
• An industry recognized credential in the program field of study.
• Experience in both residential and commercial electrical construction.
• Available to teach daytime, evening, or weekend courses.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems such as Canvas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and assume responsibility for the assigned classroom environment.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans that follow approved curriculum, support industry standards, and are aligned with appropriate assessments.
• Actively engage and interact with students using intentional best practice teaching strategies.
• Plan and prepare the learning environment with needed materials and supplies.
• Develop a course syllabus for each class taught and provide a copy to students and department chair at the beginning of the semester.
• Maintain appropriate record keeping for assigned classes to include student attendance, record of grades earned, and other related classroom information.
• Maintain minimum contact hour teaching assignment as provided by college policy.
• Schedules and keep a minimum of five office hours per week convenient to students.
• Demonstrates professional conduct, positive attitude, and supportive culture.
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues and industry partners to build positive relationships within the OTC environment and the community.
• Assist with curriculum development and modification of programs to align curriculum with industry-based demands, accreditation and certification requirements, and program operation, as necessary.
• Participate in departmental, division, committee, college meetings and decisions.
• Maintain confidentiality of students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members, as well as records and all information.
• Assist in addressing student concerns regarding advisement, placement, and course difficulties.
• Works with program advisory committees; serve as partners with local industry.
• Facilitate student recruitment; assist in the promotion of programs.
• Complete professional development training hours and maintain appropriate professional certification, as necessary.
• Participate in professional organizations, as appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with departmental faculty by responding to emails within 48 hours.
• Assist with textbook adoption process.
• Sponsors student clubs and/or organizations, as appropriate.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions (e.g., commencement).
• Serve on committees as requested.
• Attend community/professional events as requested.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
• Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
• Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
• Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
• Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
• College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree