Instructor, Optics & Laser Technology
About The Position
As a part-time instructor for the Optics and Laser Technology program, you will provide instruction for the Associates in Applied Science 2-year degree and/or an interim one- or two-semester certificate. You will train students to become optical technicians filling positions with local companies. The courses in the optics and laser technology program include Quality Assurance, Laboratory Operations, Intro/Advanced Fabrication, Metrology, Thin Films/Fiber Optics, Fundamentals of Light & Lasers, Laser Systems, Optical Devices/Systems, and Professional Development/Internship. You will work individually, as well as in collaboration with colleagues, to develop innovative curriculum which meets the needs of our diverse population of students. Student retention and success is your top priority. You will utilize technology and effective teaching strategies to develop students' critical thinking skills. You may be asked to teach at different times, locations and modalities to meet the needs of the College. This position does have the opportunity to work remotely occasionally but does require a strong on-campus presence and may require occasional travel to all three FRCC campuses. Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.
Requirements
- A related associate degree or credit-bearing post-secondary certificate or relevant current industry license or certification and 4,000 verified occupational/industry hours within seven (7) years.
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- A related Bachelor's or any Master's degree with 18 discipline related credits and 2,000 verified occupational/industry hours within seven (7) years.
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- Any unrelated degree without a relevant current industry license or certification with 6,000 verified occupational/industry hours within 10 years ANDa Skills Demonstration for Minimum Teaching Qualifications verified by the Lead Faculty/Program Director and/or Industry Subject Matter Expert. Equivalent experience document with rubric must be completed, submitted, and approved.
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- No degree or credit-bearing post-secondary certificate or relevant current industry license or certification with 10,000 verified occupational/industry hours within 10 years ANDa Skills Demonstration for Minimum Teaching Qualifications verified by the Lead Faculty/Program Director and/or Industry Subject Matter Expert. Equivalent experience document with rubric must be completed, submitted, and approved.
- Related Degree, Credential, and/or Occupational Experience: Degrees/credentials include, but are not limited to: Any degree that involves Manufacturing, Machining, Physical Science or Engineering (i.e., mechanical, electrical, electronics, computer, material science, aerospace, metallurgy, biomechanical, mechatronics, optics, photonics, physics), NIMS Materials, Measurement and Safety credential, any machining US Department of Labor or Military registered or accredited apprenticeship of two (2) years or more, any American Society for Quality certification, any American Society of Mechanical Engineers GD&T certification, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Green Belt or Black Belt certification, or any MSSC Certified Production Technician credential.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction for the Associates in Applied Science 2-year degree and/or an interim one- or two-semester certificate.
- Train students to become optical technicians filling positions with local companies.
- Develop innovative curriculum which meets the needs of our diverse population of students.
- Utilize technology and effective teaching strategies to develop students' critical thinking skills.
- Teach at different times, locations and modalities to meet the needs of the College.
Benefits
- Part-Time Instructors will have their hours measured on an annual basis to determine eligibility to enroll in medical health insurance only for the following benefit period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Associate degree
