Instructor or Assistant Professor – Technology

Lehigh Carbon Community College•Schnecksville, PA

About The Position

The Technology Instructor delivers high-quality, hands-on instruction across applied technical programs, including Construction Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechanical Technology, Kitchen and Bath Design, Drafting and Design, and Applied Technical Studies. The instructor develops and delivers learning experiences that integrate technical knowledge, practical application, industry standards, and current technologies to prepare students for employment and career advancement. The role includes classroom and laboratory instruction, curriculum development, student assessment and support, equipment and laboratory oversight, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and industry partners to maintain program relevance and instructional effectiveness. The faculty member reports directly to the Dean of Workforce Development, Online Learning and Technology. The position starts in August for Fall 2027 and is a full-time, 12-month faculty position.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Act 153 clearances: Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal Background, Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Act 114 FBI Clearance Fingerprinting.
Relevant professional experience in one or more areas of construction, industrial automation, mechanical technology, drafting and design, kitchen and bath design, or related applied technical fields.
Demonstrated ability to apply industry practices, technical concepts, tools, equipment, and technologies in a practical or instructional setting.
Ability to deliver hands-on instruction, develop learning activities, assess student performance, and support students with varying levels of technical experience.
Experience with relevant design software, technical drawings, automation systems, mechanical systems, construction methods, or other discipline-specific technologies applicable to assigned courses.
Ability to collaborate with faculty, employers, and industry partners to maintain current, workforce-aligned curriculum and instructional practices.
Familiarity with the mission of a comprehensive community college.
Teamwork and cooperation, initiative, customer service, and commitment to continuous professional growth in skills and knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing technical training, teaching, mentoring, or supervising individuals in an educational, industrial, or workplace environment.
Teaching experience in a community college environment.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Experience teaching using online learning management systems, including CANVAS.

Responsibilities

Recommend changes to instructional programs and curricula as required.
Keep and submit appropriate academic records.
Maintain instructional effectiveness through ongoing self-evaluation and by incorporating current developments in instructional and learning strategies.
Provide leadership in developing and expanding online instructional delivery models, using appropriate instructional technologies while maintaining in-person, hands-on components where required.
Explore and integrate simulation-based learning, virtual labs, and other innovative technologies to enhance online coursework, support applied skill development, and help students achieve program learning outcomes.
Teach courses in accordance with the master course outline and class schedule.
Assist librarians in keeping college collections and services current.
Assist the college in keeping technology, facilities, and equipment current.
Plan with the dean to ensure supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment are available for assigned classes.
Maintain regular office hours, as approved by the dean, for student consultation.
Serve as faculty advisor to students in their programs of study.
Recruit students for programs of study.
Participate in academic audits, assessment, and other compliance processes.
Assist in preparing budgets for submission to the dean.
Assist in preparing academic schedules for submission to Academic Services.
Serve on college committees and advisory boards.
Where appropriate, recommend course staffing to the dean or associate dean.
Work with the dean and fellow faculty, including adjuncts, to maintain academic standards and integrity.
Work with new faculty in the area.
Participate in faculty development activities and maintain professional development to stay current in the field.
Work with counselors, advisors, and other college staff to respond to student needs.
Maintain memberships in appropriate professional organizations.
Share responsibility for establishing and maintaining a college environment that values people.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings, Admission Open Houses, and other college recruitment events.
Keep informed about procedures to follow in emergencies.
Contribute to the college's accreditation efforts, including Middle States accreditation and program-specific accreditation standards.
Undertake specialized projects or perform other duties assigned by the vice president, dean, or associate academic dean.