What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Construction Technology Instructor position at Johnson College?
Johnson College is currently seeking a full-time instructor for our Electrical Construction Technology program. Do you have a passion for your industry? Are you comfortable speaking in front of a small group? If so, we'd love to have you on board. Prior teaching experience is a plus but not required. Join us in this rewarding role where you share your expertise and inspire the next generation of technicians!
The position's responsibilities would include instructing students with principles and applications. Academic instruction will include classroom lectures and hands-on activities. The ideal candidate should have the ability to speak confidently in front of a small crowd and a passion for recruiting into the skilled trades. Be able to manage, maintain, and supervise the course of study. The instructor is responsible for course development, delivery, and assessment.
We are looking for someone to start this academic year, beginning at the end of August. The position will work from mid-August to mid-May. This is a full-time position which would offer a benefits package to include, company health insurance coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, 401K with company match, flex spending account, paid time off to include sick, personal, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty. Additional benefits include access to our fitness center, employee assistance program, employee discounts, Johnson College employee/spouse/dependent children tuition, and summers off.
An Associate's degree is required, with at least 4 years of experience in electrical construction.
Position Summary:
The instructor is responsible for managing, maintaining, and supervising their course of study. The instructor is responsible for course development, delivery, and assessment. The instructor reports directly to the lead instructor or program director.
Essential Job Functions:
- Maintain the course of study by reviewing syllabi, course curriculum, books
- Assist with the selection and review of library resources to keep them current for the course of study
- Enforce college policies and procedures with program students
- Maintain a safe learning environment within program areas
- Submit student book/tool kit/parts information to the lead instructor or department chair
- Work with Academics to develop scheduling and transferability of coursework
- Provide student advisement and assistance when necessary
- Promote the program and assist with the procurement of educational resources and equipment
- Participate in college committees, activities, and events
- Participation in professional organizations
- Assist the Continuing Education Department as required
- Complete other related duties as assigned
Individuals must have strong communication skills, the ability to teach, expertise in their program area, good managerial skills, knowledge of industry standards, assessment skills, and organizational and word-processing skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Enforce college policies and procedures with all students and within their course of study.
Equipment to be used:
Equipment used in the program of study, computers, and associated software.
Johnson College provides real-world, hands-on learning in a supportive environment and prepares graduates to enter into or advance their in-demand careers. Johnson College was founded in 1912 and is the region's only technical college, offering 18 associate degrees, four academic certificates, and over 30 continuing education programs. A low student-to-instructor ratio supports an emphasis on hands-on learning. Located in Scranton on a 44-acre campus with a satellite campus serving the greater Hazleton area, the College is an accredited, private, non-profit, co-educational institution with a strong tradition of working with regional businesses and industries to ensure a skilled and qualified workforce.
