Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
Location : Hays, KS Campus
Reports to : Dean of Instruction
Status : Full Time
FLSA Status : Exempt
Purpose
This 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 Bachelors degree in a related field required, depending on the field
- Masters Degree in the field or Masters Degree plus 18 graduate hours in the field for General Education Instructors
- 2 years of work experience in the 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 frequentlyMust be able to stand or walk for extended periods and frequently climb stairs, ladders, crouch, squat or crawlWill use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controlsPotential / frequent exposure to and use of chemical productsFrequent use of power toolsOccasionally work in extremely hot or extremely cold conditions, and movement between hot and cold environments occasionallyPossible stress due to deadlines and / or dealing with unpleasant or angry peopleGeneral 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 keyboardSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer workOccasional light to moderate lifting, less than 25 lbsMay require some travelIndoors, environmentally controlledAbility to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of timePossible stress due to deadlines and / or dealing with unpleasant or angry peopleJob Duties
Essential Functions
Regular attendance and timelinessAware of legal responsibilities and limitations for self and studentsAssists in curriculum development and evaluationReviews and makes recommendations in the selection of textbooks and teaching aidsCounsels students and, when necessary, refers students to other resources for assistanceAssists in the recruitment of studentsParticipates in department faculty meetings as a memberOrganizes advisory committee meetings as an ex-officio memberKeeps the classrooms, shops and laboratories in orderAssists in planning annual budget requestsStrives to maintain good public relationsEnforces College policiesAssists with the evaluation of internship placementsPromotes student developmentMaintains student progress and recordsEvaluates student performanceMonitors the need for changing program specialization to ensure the curriculum is current and appropriateAccurately assesses student learning in a timely mannerReview relevant areas of the website and recommend changes to your supervisorDemonstrate a daily commitment to Fort Hays Tech | North Central's Mission, Vision, and ValuesOther duties as assigned by the President or his designeeCompensation
172 Day PositionCompensation based on experienceSick & Personal LeaveMedical Benefits Package125 Benefit PackageKPERSApplicants 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 785-738-9060. Position open until filled.
Fort Hays Tech | North Central is an EOE / AAE
