Electrical Technology Instructor

at Cowley College in Arkansas City, Kansas, United States

Job Description

 Job Summary:

Cowley College’s Career and Technical Education department is seeking a full-time Electrical Technology Instructor for our Electrical Technology program. Under the supervision of the Department Chair, the Electrical Technology Instructor  is responsible for the classes in the program, to include course approval, scheduling, recruiting, laboratory training, safety, presenting lecture material, providing constructive feedback to students and faculty, coordinating logistical matters, developing, assessing, verifying and coordinating student progress.  The Instructor is responsible for maintaining standards set by Cowley College, Technical Education Authority, and the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR).

Position Duties:

• Assists in administration and organization of the Electrical Technology program.
• Aids coordinating the courses of the Electrical Technology program, to include course approval, scheduling, laboratory training, presenting lecture material, provides constructive feedback to students, coordinating logistical matters, assess and verifies skill performance, and meets with students at internship sites.
• Maintain standards set by CCCC, TEA, and KBOR.
• Aids in providing leadership in the Electrical Technology program to facilitate coursework.
• Assists with the recruitment & placement for all Electrical Technology students in the certificate and AAS degrees of Electrical Technology program.
• Assists with the evaluation and modification of existing course procedures as needed, and development of new course procedures to gain Board of Regents approval.
• Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.
• Must maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees, vendors and/or any other representatives of external organization.
• Assists in coordinating two annual advisory committee meetings including but not limited to development of the committee, review of industry standards, review of academic compliance to required standards.
• Assume other related duties as assigned by the Career & Technical Education Department Chair.
• Comply with all College policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of teaching methodologies and practice.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently in stressful situations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with students, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
• Understanding of and commitment to quality improvement.
• Knowledge of Carpentry, Construction and technical aspects used in the industry.

 Required Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate or GED completer.
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or applicable college-level course work or appropriate training/experience with a minimum of 4,000 contact hours of work experience as an electrician.  Military experience strongly considered.
• Extensive knowledge of Electrical Technology systems and equipment including equipment maintenance, installation, quality control, and operation monitoring.

Valid industry-recognized credentials in Electrical Technology (i.e. Apprentice Electrician, Master Electrician