Instructor, Instrumentation Technology

San Jacinto College•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The Instructor, Instrumentation Technology teaches Instrumentation Technology-related coursework. The instructor keeps current with developments in the field, demonstrates high academic and professional standards, evaluates student work constructively, and provides timely feedback. Teaching is delivered at times and locations that meet student needs, with student access through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods. The instructor reviews and recommends learning materials and develops and uses course, laboratory, or clinical syllabi and course information in accordance with state, college, and departmental guidelines. The role also involves maintaining disciplinary and teaching competence through professional development, using effective methods and materials suited to students with varied backgrounds and learning styles, and reflecting on and revising curricula and teaching methods. The instructor participates in college meetings, committees, and student- and community-related activities; supports recruitment, advising, and retention; contributes to accreditation activities, departmental goals, budgeting, and planning; and maintains departmental affiliations and partnerships.

Requirements

Associate's degree or higher; significant industry experience may be considered in lieu of the educational requirement.
At least three years of work experience in Instrumentation Technology.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related technology.
Prior experience teaching Instrumentation Technology coursework in higher education.

Responsibilities

Teach Instrumentation Technology-related coursework.
Keep up with developments in the field and maintain high academic and professional standards.
Evaluate student work constructively and provide timely feedback.
Teach at times and locations that meet student needs, provide access through conference hours and communications, and respond to inquiries promptly.
Review, evaluate, and recommend student learning materials.
Develop and use syllabi and course information for courses, laboratories, or clinical settings in accordance with state, college, and departmental guidelines.
Maintain competence in the discipline and teaching methodologies through professional development.
Plan, develop, and use effective teaching methods and materials that support course objectives and engage students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
Review and revise program curricula and teaching methods through self-evaluation and reflection.
Meet or exceed applicable professional standards, state requirements, business and industry requirements, and higher education standards.
Participate in college meetings, committees, task forces, and councils.
Participate in college-related advising, community education, student recruitment and retention, faculty selection, and student activities.
Participate in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the college's mission and values.
Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
Help set departmental goals, develop budgets supporting those goals, and plan for achieving them.
Promote and maintain departmental affiliation agreements and partnerships with other institutions.