Instructor - Electrical Technology Program

Description

PLC INSTRUCTOR

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

This is a full-time, year-round teaching appointment in Quarter 4 of the Electrical Technology program. Working hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM. This position will report to the Electrical Technology Department Head.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are performed in a classroom and lab environment.  Working conditions will align with the career and technical education field as follows:

Career and technical education teachers, especially those in postsecondary schools, teach courses and develop lesson plans.  [They will normally work in a building and perform tasks such as word processing, telephone calls, emails, and lecturing.  Career and technical educators will also spend time supervising students in a simulated lab environment.]

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Career and Technical Education Teachers, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/career-and-technical-education-teachers.htm (visited July 12, 2020).

This is an exempt, full-time, regular position.

SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $80,000 Per Year

PTI offers a comprehensive benefits package:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must have three (3) years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught, as required by all faculty teaching technical and occupationally related courses in non-degree program.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to interface with business and professional constituents.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Will on occasion be required to drive on behalf of Perry Technical Institute. Employee must possess a working vehicle, hold a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and produce proof of insurance.
• Must be willing to consent to a drug test.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate of completion from an accredited career school in the subject area(s) taught or associate degree.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Excellent lecture skills.
• Knowledge and skill in industry.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC software.
• Ability to integrate industry scenarios and role playing into instruction.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and skilled at bringing the business community to the classroom.
• Experience with Learning Resource Systems (LRS).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Instructing PLC programming fundamentals: Setting up PLC processor, creation of ladder diagrams and function blocks, addressing schemes, and PLC memory organization.
• Teach in a hands-on lecture and lab environment.
• Participate in course and program development.
• Maintain compliance with state and national accrediting agencies.
• Remain current in industry.
• Interact with other departments in pursuing the institution’s goals and objectives, including Admissions and Career Services.
• Complete and maintain an ongoing professional growth plan.
• Attend and complete new instructor orientation and training.
• Grade, assess and document student progress and attendance using Perry Tech’s LRS.
• Provide student advising on progress as per Perry Tech policy.
• Attend routine department meetings.
• Attend routine faculty meetings.
• Participate in various Perry Tech committees as assigned (safety, strategic planning, etc.).
• Conduct program tours.
• Attend and participate in Perry Tech “Open House” events.
• Attend and complete various yearly Perry Tech issued trainings.
• Have good attendance and the ability to work well with others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000