Instructor & Program Manager, SAAT Engineering

Lake-Sumter State College•Clermont, FL

19d

About The Position

The Instructor & Program Manager of SAAT Engineering will maintain a dual-role position as: A) an instructional faculty member and B) Program Manager responsibilities overseeing the Specialized Associate in Arts (SAAT) degrees in Engineering and other related academic programs as assigned. Observes college rules/regulations and state guidelines appropriate to the position and demonstrates the college's core values of Caring, Communicating, Collaborating, and Celebrating. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Work at least 35 hours per week, fall and spring semesters, consisting of 9 instructional hours (as assigned by supervisor; six hours reassigned from regular 15 instructional hour faculty load) with the balance being devoted to student support, college and community service, and program manager duties. Base compensation covers additional hours beyond 35 per week that may be needed to fulfill program manager duties (such as recruitment events, program advising, etc.). Summer work hours will be no less than 65 hours total to perform program manager duties. Plan and carry out instructional duties that maximize student learning. Develop and revise program curriculum, as needed, to the greatest extent possible within their area of expertise. Engage in program student recruitment and retention efforts. Coordinate practicum/internship on- and off-site student experiences, as needed. Ensure fiscal responsibility in the development and management of the schedule of classes and resource management in assigned budgets; monitor spending and approve expenditures according to established policies and procedures. Collaborate with College partners in support of initiatives, such as articulation agreements. Collaborate and plan with others across the College to support student enrollment and retention. Track and analyze student performance, enrollments, transfer rates, and learning outcomes to make informed decisions regarding the status of academic programs and resource management (e.g., personnel and classroom resources) Work collaboratively with other faculty to ensure academic quality while focusing on student retention and completion. Collaborate on faculty and staff development initiatives. Assist in the marketing of each program and the program course offerings. Collaborate with other college departments regarding the development of related programs. Supervise employees as assigned. Serve on College committees as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field; or a Master’s with at least 18 graduate hours in Engineering or related field.
At least two (2) years of progressive administrative or leadership experience in an academic, corporate, or nonprofit setting, including responsibilities such as program development, faculty supervision, budget oversight, strategic planning, accreditation.
At least two (2) years of successful, documented college-level teaching experience.
Work experience in the subject matter area is required.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in working with various virtual meeting platforms.

Nice To Haves

Experience in online course development and delivery is preferred.
Master’s or doctorate in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience with Florida College System policies and accrediting agency standards.

Responsibilities

Plan and carry out instructional duties that maximize student learning.
Develop and revise program curriculum, as needed, to the greatest extent possible within their area of expertise.
Engage in program student recruitment and retention efforts.
Coordinate practicum/internship on- and off-site student experiences, as needed.
Ensure fiscal responsibility in the development and management of the schedule of classes and resource management in assigned budgets; monitor spending and approve expenditures according to established policies and procedures.
Collaborate with College partners in support of initiatives, such as articulation agreements.
Collaborate and plan with others across the College to support student enrollment and retention.
Track and analyze student performance, enrollments, transfer rates, and learning outcomes to make informed decisions regarding the status of academic programs and resource management (e.g., personnel and classroom resources).
Work collaboratively with other faculty to ensure academic quality while focusing on student retention and completion.
Collaborate on faculty and staff development initiatives.
Assist in the marketing of each program and the program course offerings.
Collaborate with other college departments regarding the development of related programs.
Supervise employees as assigned.
Serve on College committees as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.