Technical Instructor of Electric Lineworker

Colorado Mesa University•Grand Junction, CO

53d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have a passion for sharing your craft and teaching the next generation? If you have experience as an electric lineworker and a heart for students, we would love for you to join our family of exceptional instructors. The successful candidate will teach career and technical courses and perform administrative work at the CMU Tech Electric Lineworker Campus. This is an 11-month appointment.

Requirements

Certificate from an accredited institution in related field.
Minimum of 4,000 hours of experience in electric line working in the last 7 years.
Ability to utilize PowerPoint, Learning Management System technology to maintain grades and content.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public.
Ability to apply accounting models and mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, to interpret an extensive variety of legal and regulatory documents and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or higher in related field.
Supervisory experience.
Evidence of teaching ability and or previous teaching experience as a lineman.
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Responsibilities

Teach 15 credit hours per semester and maintain 5 hours of office hours per week.
Work independently, as well as in collaboration with colleagues, to develop innovative curriculum which meets the needs of our diverse population of students.
Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience in the field of electric lineworking, using the most current equipment, and other technology to enhance instruction in necessary areas.
Determine program needs, maintain equipment, and maintain program budget.
The successful applicant will positively interact with students, business and industry representatives, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the public in a professional manner.
Assist in recruitment, advisement, placement, development of cooperative work experience opportunities for students and follow-up of students.
Serve as representative of the department by participating in committees, task forces, and events at the campus, college, and/or state levels.
Coordinate industry engagement with local employers for advisory committee, internship, and other industry specific needs.
Perform all responsibilities and instructional duties in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as CMU/CMU Tech policies and procedures.
Ensure the maintenance of appropriate approvals & accreditation, maintain and develop the curriculum in step with industry and state requirements.
Other duties as required.