Electromechanical Engineering Technology Instructor

Job Purpose Under general supervision of the Dean, School of Industrial Related Technologies and Workforce, will be responsible for the delivery of quality instruction. Teaches didactic and laboratory electromechanical engineering technology courses. Provides leadership, management, planning, and coordination with instruction of students, student enrollment and advisement, student recruiting and retention, marketing the program, and services to college and the community. Includes curriculum and instructional development, assessment functions to include program and student learning outcomes, and transfer student advisement. Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter being taught, and hold valid teaching credentials as defined by SBTCE, college policies and procedures, and SACSCOC criteria. Must be able to motivate students. Job Responsibilities Instructional Development: developing and maintaining course documentation, reviewing, and selecting textbooks for courses in subject area; maintaining audio-visual and/or other materials for courses taught through any medium; being organized and well prepared for classes; scheduling of class and lab time effectively. Teaching Performance: providing students with course syllabus, following grading/attendance policy and other relevant information in a timely manner, relating instructional practical, example and illustrations; pacing the instruction over the semester, providing students with timely tests and feedbacks, relating tests to course objectives, and following acceptable department and college policies. Faculty member shall participate in assessments, evaluation, and implementation for continuous improvement and ABET reporting. Student Advisement: maintain and publicize required office hours, refer students for appropriate assistance, maintain advising records, and show sensitivity to students’ needs. College and/or Community Service: assisting with recruitment as required, assisting with job/transfer placement or recommendations as required, cooperating with or participating in projects/activities of other instructional and support areas in fulfillment of the college’s mission, serving effectively on college/community committees. Instructional Management: submitting reports in a timely manner, arranging physical environment as much as possible for effective learning adhering to class schedules, providing effective classroom/lab supervision, maintaining accurate records, providing disciplinary action where appropriate. Professional Development: development of an annual professional development plan in conjunction with supervisor, attending courses/seminars/workshops as required or planned, writing manuscripts, or presenting papers at conferences, etc., doing research projects in subject field. Minimum and Additional Requirements Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. Additional Comments Two (2) years of college level teaching experience is preferred. Knowledge of Electromechanical Engineering (electrical, electronics, and mechanical) subject matter; automation related to equipment operation such as PLCs, sensors, motor drives, robots, industrial HMI, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems; principles and procedures pertaining to higher education, especially teaching methodologies; and knowledge of the college’s mission, vision, values, role, and scope. Must have the ability to supervise and coordinate the classroom and instructional activities of students; ability to establish good working relationship with alumni, businesses, students, faculty, and others in the college. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.