Instructor mechanical design technology
Gateway Technical College
Location
Racine, WI | United States
Job description
SUMMARY
Please Note: Unless otherwise indicated in this summary, courses are delivered in a traditional face-to-face method on campus, not online.
The purpose of this posting is to create a pool of qualified applicants to draw from, as needed, for temporary assignments.
If you are committed to providing higher education empowering individuals to achieve academic and career goals leading to a competent workforce, we invite you to submit your application to be included in our adjunct faculty applicant pool. Our adjunct faculty instructors provide student centered instruction on a course by course basis. Adjunct faculty serve as temporary part-time instructors hired to provide instruction, student advising and student support to our students. Compensation for adjunct faculty is determined according to our current adjunct faculty per credit hour or equivalent rate.
This instructor reports to the Dean, School of Manufacturing, Engineering & IT (MEIT).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and teach courses which fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.
- Plan and teach courses which fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.
- Prepare a course syllabus, which includes course requirements, attendance requirements, and grading criteria.
- Assess student performance and advise students on academic issues
- Adhere to class schedules. Meet attendance standards.
- Remain current in practices, trends and research related to areas of specialization or assignment.
- Employ appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
- Identify and assess students who are in need of additional instruction to successfully complete the course objectives and provide additional instruction to those students as needed.
- Check email or Blackboard for student rosters and other information as required.
- Maintain confidentiality relating to student matters.
- Participate in college, campus and department evaluation processes.
- Attend adjunct faculty meetings as scheduled.
- Interact constructively with resident faculty.
- Promote the education/training program, participate in efforts to recruit and retain students, and participate in efforts to market Gateway.
- Comply with college policies and procedures and department guidelines.
Please note the above is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE POSITION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Design
PLUS - At least 2 years (4,000 hours) of demonstrated relevant occupational experience in the field of Mechanical Design/Engineering.
**Included in the above experience, must have a minimum of one year (2,000 hours) of demonstrated relevant occupational experience within the last five years or may have 2 years full-time or 8 semesters part-time teaching experience in a post-secondary institution within the last five years.**
Other Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Use of designs using 2d and 3d AutoCAD and Solidworks CAD software. Design and construct automation equipment,
- Design and construct pneumatic and hydraulic systems, use of other computer software systems related to measurement and diagnostics.
- PLC programming, Robotic programming.
- Effective problem solving skills.
- Working experience with computer software systems.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of related students.
- Skilled in teaching a wide range of related subject.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
SCHOOL OF/LOCATION: Manufacturing, Engineering & IT (MEIT)/iMET (District-Wide)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Employment is contingent upon an acceptable background/reference check.
- Employment eligibility for the United States.
- Gateway does not sponsor employment based visas.
- Must participate in competency based professional development (FQAS).
- Flexibility is needed to accommodate day, evening and weekend students.
- Requires annual attendance at Gateway Technical College Adjunct Faculty In-Service.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Tobacco-free environment.
Gateway will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.
Gateway Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an Affirmative Action Plan. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and an accommodation for the application process, please contact the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights at [email protected] or 262-564-3062.
Your safety while employed at Gateway Technical College is one of our top priorities, so we encourage you to read our Annual Security Report (click the link for the full report) prior to beginning classes. This report is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Violence Against Women Act. This report includes crime statistics, institutional policies on campus security and safety, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes or incidents, sexual misconduct, and other important matters. Please feel free to email clery @gtc.edu or call 262-564-3062 to request a hard copy of the report.
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