Electrical Technology Instructor (Emergency Temporary Posting)

Salary : $42,108.00 - $94,363.00 Annually

Location : Muscle Shoals, AL

Job Type : Temporary

Job Number : NWS25-10

College / Division : NWSCC-205210-Electrical Technology

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Campus Location : Northwest-Shoals Community College

Position Summary

The instructor is responsible for the planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Northwest Shoals Community College campus as assigned. As a minimum, the related activities include instruction, academic advising, serving on various committees, participating in local, state, regional, or national professional activities and / or organizations. An instructor may be asked to perform other related duties as directed by the Division Chair, Department Head, Dean of Instruction, or the President.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

At a minimum, the essential functions of the instructor are :

• to plan, organize, and instruct Electrical Technology courses / labs in-person, on any Northwest Shoals Community College campus or dual enrollment site as assigned and / or virtual instruction using the College's learning management system and, as appropriate, distance education tools and software;
• to demonstrate a commitment to student success;
• to teach students the general safety practices necessary in a maintenance enviornment. Topics include the dangers, proper attire, personal protective equipment, various safeguards available, as well as appropriate inspections techniques, and various handling tools and rigging procedures necessary for safety;
• to teach students the basic skills to safely maintain equipment housed in a plant environment including electrical, mechanical, and fluid power transmission equipment;
• to teach students how to identify problems and make adjustments for optimal performance in a manufacturing environment including troubleshooting, causes, and remedies for common problems encountered in a manufacturing enrvironment;
• to provide a general overview of all maintenance procedures including electrical, mechanical, and fluid power installation, maintenance, and operation;
• to keep active at a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects;
• to provide safe and stable learning environment;
• to conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy;
• to keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading and posting of daily assignments, lab assignments, quizzes, and / or exams in the College's learning management system;
• to plan each unit or lesson, as to content, method, and organization to make each class period meaningful;
• to ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled;
• to teach all classes according to an approved syllabus; to keep students informed concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements;
• to hold final exams at the time scheduled in the College's semester schedule unless permission to deviate has been approved by the Division Chair and appropriate dean level supervisor;
• to recommend textbooks, instructional materials, and on-line theory and lab curriculum, including classroom and laboratory equipment and / or trainers, to the Division Chair or dean level supervisor;
• to accommodate differing student learning styles in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the College's established ADA program;
• to participate consistently in professional development related to his / her field and current trends for in-person, on-line, and hybrid instruction utilizing the College's Distance Education Office and Instructional Designer;
• to serve as an academic advisor to assigned students;
• to refer students to Student Services departments, as needed;
• to work closely with his / her Division Chair on the development of annual division budgets for approval by the dean level supervisor;
• request material, equipment, and supplies as needed for program;
• to assist with registration;
• to assist in the development of course offerings each term;
• to post and maintain office hours for student consultations;
• to participate in program and curriculum review and development;
• to compile and dispense required reports in a timely manner;
• to actively promote program through recruitment, retention, success, and completion initiatives;
• to assist the Office of Strategic Partnerships in establishing a work-based learning program;
• to assist in the completion of the program's institutional effectiveness plan;
• to attend faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as required by the President, dean level supervisor, or Division Chair;
• to become familiar with and comply with college policies and procedures;
• to serve on and provide information to college committees as needed;
• to convey college-related information to students in a timely manner as requested by college officials;
• to maintain accurate and complete scholastic records.

Qualifications

Note : No preference will be given for advanced degrees or work experience above the minimum required

Application Procedures / Additional Information

A complete application packet consists of the following :

Applications may be submitted online at

Applications should be received by no later than Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

SALARY : Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Community College System's Salary Schedule D1 ($42,108 - $94,363 for 9 month appointment). An additional summer appointment may be available.

Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer . It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview. 256-331-5279

Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Northwest Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

7 hours per month

may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

Not applicable

off between terms)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King / Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

15 (5 locally assigned)

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Law Enforcement Officers :

Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Tobacco Usage Premium

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10 / 01 / 18).

Duty Hours

Hours vary by campus and instructional needs )

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees / Dependents at two-year colleges :

1 / 3 waived after 1st year

2 / 3 waived after 2nd year

3 / 3 waived after 3rd year

Note : Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

Salary : $42,108 - $94,363