Instructor, Smart Building Technology - Full time Faculty Assignment

Houston Community College•Houston, TX

About The Position

Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development and institutional and community service. The incumbent may teach a maximum load of contact hours each semester in area(s) of competency and participate as a part-time instructor in the activities of the department, division, and college (See Faculty Workload Guidelines). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Teaching: a. Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline b. Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods. c. Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair. d. Plan, develop, and use a variety of innovative teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives, and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles. e. Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives/learning outcomes and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner. f. Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines. g. Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials. h. Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional and program/discipline needs including, but not limited to, dual credit sections at partner school districts. i. Teach in the modalities of face-to-face, hybrid, online (synchronous or asynchronous), or any combination of modalities. j. Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories. k. Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies. l. Should submit all grades, attendance rosters, or any other required items at the stipulated time. 2. Academic Advising: a. Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community. b. Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods. Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues. 3. Professional Development: a. Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair. b. Keep pace with developments in the discipline. c. Learn and apply innovative technologies that support student learning. d. Participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college. 4. Institutional and Community Service: a. Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises, graduation. b. Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities. c. Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/ or committees. d. Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCC. e. Participate in college-related activities such as student activities, selection of faculty, community education, recruitment of students, and/or special programs. f. Participate in business and/or student activities and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of HCC. g. Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards. h. Participate in the HCC planning process by assisting in the formulation of departmental objectives and goals and in establishing budget priorities. i. Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and practices to assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines and requirements of business/ industry, and higher education. j. Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in Electronics, IT networking, or Computer Science preferred.
Industry-recognized credentials, professional development, and a minimum of five years’ directly related work experience in the industry may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.
Unarmed Security Alarm Installer, Alarm Installer level 1, and/or Electronic Access Control Device Installer license from the state of Texas preferred
Copy of transcript conferring required degree and certifications must accompany application.
3 years industry experience required.
Knowledge of residential, commercial, or industrial integration/low-voltage installation, servicing, and troubleshooting
Experience with structured cabling, audio/video systems, security systems, CCTV, access control, and IT or Control’s networking in either residential, commercial, or industrial environments.
Proficient in all phases of residential, commercial or industrial integration to include pre-wire, rough-in and retrofit for low voltage integration installations.
Knowledge of low-voltage guidelines and laws in the state of Texas as well as the National Electric Code, International Building Code, and NFPA code.
Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city.
Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
Possess good organizational and planning skills.
Demonstrate sensitivity to students with different academic and socio-economic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline
Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair.
Plan, develop, and use a variety of innovative teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives, and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives/learning outcomes and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner.
Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines.
Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials.
Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional and program/discipline needs including, but not limited to, dual credit sections at partner school districts.
Teach in the modalities of face-to-face, hybrid, online (synchronous or asynchronous), or any combination of modalities.
Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories.
Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.
Should submit all grades, attendance rosters, or any other required items at the stipulated time.
Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods. Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues.
Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair.
Keep pace with developments in the discipline.
Learn and apply innovative technologies that support student learning.
Participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college.
Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises, graduation.
Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities.
Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/ or committees.
Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCC.
Participate in college-related activities such as student activities, selection of faculty, community education, recruitment of students, and/or special programs.
Participate in business and/or student activities and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of HCC.
Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
Participate in the HCC planning process by assisting in the formulation of departmental objectives and goals and in establishing budget priorities.
Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and practices to assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines and requirements of business/ industry, and higher education.
Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions.