Engineering Instructor

•         Instructs students based upon the master course schedule, degree plans, and curricula approved by the Curriculum Committee and the Vice President of Academic Affairs for the respective program.

•         Teach a maximum of thirty (30) credits per academic year (fall/spring).

•         Designs, develops, and provides instruction to students through various delivery methods, including classroom/laboratory instruction, online learning, and learning community activities.

•         Adheres to the course cancellation policy as stated in the UTTC Faculty Handbook.

•         Develops culturally responsive curricula, lesson plans and other postsecondary coursework materials that identify student competencies and meet industry employment standards. This also includes the ability to break down content to show steps and the ability to demonstrate content in ways that enhance student learning.

•         Updates and uploads course syllabi on a semester basis to WIDS.

•         Monitors and reports student attendance and academic progress in the Jenzabar system on a weekly basis throughout the semester, as well as using Early Alert interventions that ensure student success.

•         Engages in departmental assessment efforts and measures at the course, program, and institutional learning outcome levels for the purpose of increasing student learning.

•         Schedules and posts a minimum of ten (10) office hours on campus per week at times convenient to students on a minimum of four days each week.

•         Serves as either academic advisor or professional tutor during scheduled office hours, depending on department role.

•         Shares student club advising responsibilities that may include evening and weekend hours. This can include mentoring students in research activities.

•         Participates in career fairs, retention activities, new student orientation and other student activities.

•         Participates on campus in college-sponsored professional development activities and department, division, and faculty meetings.

•         Complies with college policies, plans, and procedures, including wearing academic cap and gown at commencement activities.

•         Performs all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the college. Commits to two (2) months of summer employment to mentor student research, conduct engineering outreach to enhance recruitment, and complete other tasks as assigned by the Engineering Chair/CREATES PI. This is a grant-funded position, consisting of a 9-month academic year contract plus additional summer compensation, through May 2031.

Qualifications

•         Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline or a bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Engineering from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. PhD in Engineering preferred.

•         Two (2) years successful college instruction in engineering or a related field preferred.