Reports to: Dean of InstructionStatus: Full TimeFLSA Status: ExemptPurposeThis position has primary responsibility for providing leadership and direction in the areas of theory and laboratory activities of the specific instructional components relating to the students' educational goals. Instructors develop curriculum and materials that respond to the workplace competencies for employment as an outcome for students. The instructor is directly responsible to the Dean of Instruction. General responsibilities include academic instruction with students, advising students, planning, leadership and professional involvement including professional associations and community service. Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) required
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field required, depending on the field
- Master's Degree in the field or Master's Degree plus 18 graduate hours in the field for General Education Instructors
- 2 years of work experience in specific occupational field
- Required knowledge in operation of related instructional equipment
- Desire to teach students through the teaching-learning process
- Knowledgeable of the availability of teaching-learning resources
- Good oral/verbal communication skills
- Basic computer knowledge/skills required
- Employment is dependent on a pre-employment background screening
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions Shop Areas
- Must be able to lift and handle 75 lbs, also able to push/pull up to 10-25 lbs frequently
- Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods and frequently climb stairs, ladders, crouch, squat or crawl
- Will use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
- Potential/frequent exposure to and use of chemical products
- Frequent use of power tools
- Occasionally work in extremely hot or extremely cold conditions, and movement between hot and cold environments occasionally
- Possible stress due to deadlines and/or dealing with unpleasant or angry people
General Education
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
- Occasional light to moderate lifting, less than 25 lbs
- May require some travel
- Indoors, environmentally controlled
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time
- Possible stress due to deadlines and/or dealing with unpleasant or angry people
Job Duties Essential Functions
- Regular attendance and timeliness
- Aware of legal responsibilities and limitations for self and students
- Assists in curriculum development and evaluation
- Reviews and makes recommendations in the selection of textbooks and teaching aids
- Counsels students and, when necessary, refers students to other resources for assistance
- Assists in the recruitment of students
- Participates in department faculty meetings as a member
- Organizes advisory committee meetings as an ex-officio member
- Keeps the classrooms, shops and laboratories in order
- Assists in planning annual budget requests
- Strives to maintain good public relations
- Enforces College policies
- Assists with the evaluation of internship placements
- Promotes student development
- Maintains student progress and records
- Evaluates student performance
- Monitors the need for changing program specialization to ensure the curriculum is current and appropriate
- Accurately assesses student learning in a timely manner
- Review relevant areas of the website and recommend changes to your supervisor
- Demonstrate a daily commitment to NCK Tech's Mission, Vision, and Values
- Other duties as assigned by the President or his designee.
Compensation
- 175 Day Position
- Compensation based on experience
- 10 Days Sick Leave
- Medical Benefits Package
- 125 Benefit Package
- KPERS
Applicants shall include a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references and apply online.Questions should be directed to Lois Hanel Search Liaison, at 785-###-####. Position open until filled. NCK Tech is an EOE/AAE