What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Tech - FT position at Nebraska Department of Education?
Under the general direction and supervision of the Division Dean/Associate Dean, the instructor is responsible for keeping up-to-date with the current industry and developing/updating courses for different delivery formats (classroom, hybrid, synchronous online, and asynchronous online). Teaching assignments for this position include, but are not limited to; Basic AutoCAD, Plane Surveying, Engineering Surveying, Geodetic Surveying, Aerial Surveying, Public Land Surveying, Route and Construction Surveying, Principles of Land Development and Boundary Control & Legal Principles.
This position is also responsible for the maintenance of the labs and equipment, developing course objectives, implementing teaching strategies, advising students, monitoring and evaluating student progress, keeping accurate records, and working with the program and College teams. This is a full-time regular position.
Essential Functions
Provide Student Instruction in Assigned Program Courses
Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College's policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.
Minimum Qualifications
This position is also responsible for the maintenance of the labs and equipment, developing course objectives, implementing teaching strategies, advising students, monitoring and evaluating student progress, keeping accurate records, and working with the program and College teams. This is a full-time regular position.
Essential Functions
Provide Student Instruction in Assigned Program Courses
- Construct relationships with diverse learners;
- Develop and deliver engaging lessons in assigned program courses;
- Build curriculum: lesson plans, assignments, tests (subject to program approval);
- Developing courses is a shared responsibility based on the Dean, Associate Dean, and Program Director(s) after consideration of the industry leader's feedback.
- Operate all appropriate audio-visual and multimedia equipment and software.
- Create visual communications presentations.
- Enhance engaged learning through the College's current visual/audio equipment and program applications.
- Keep up to date with current trends that reflect methods used in the Computer Information Technology industry.
- Collaborate with others and add, develop, and/or implement changes in current courses to keep the Land Surveying/GIS/ and Civil Engineering Technology program current.
- Develop courses that include writing course objectives, syllabi, handouts, and tests, and researching textbooks and online resources and data for course use.
- Maintain and upgrade Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology Equipment.
- Ensure classrooms, computer lab(s) and online equipment are suitable for engaged learning and are in working order for student use.
- Follow state and federal guidelines for student records.
- Maintain permanent student records: grade books, attendance, and student achievement for all courses taught.
- Use and promote the online instructional learning management software (LMS), Self-Service, OFFICE 365, and the HUB.
- Provide recommendations for capital equipment purchases of instructional supplies and equipment.
- Attend seminars, professional association meetings, conferences, educational workshops, or other related training sessions to stay technically competent.
- Participate in college activities related to professional development, diversity, and safety.
- Participate in Area Campus-Based Program Activities and Teams.
- Actively engage in, and support Program activities (advisory team meetings, open house, division meetings, etc.) and College activities and teams as requested.
- Mentor, support, and advise students on academic standing, progress, and the academic map demonstrating courses needed for graduation.
- Explain College policies and procedures to students to complete all records and forms etc., as needed for articulation and program operation.
- Develop an individualized development plan in cooperation with the Associate Dean and as defined and supported on the Professional Development website.
- Faculty must compile (3) different professional development activities during the year as defined and supported on the Professional Development website.
- Faculty must complete all annual Safety Training as required by the College.
- Perform Other Campus and Program Duties as Assigned Including But Not Limited To Substitute teaching as required, budget development, advising co-program directors as requested, supporting and promoting the College, the campus, and the Computer Information Technology program, supporting student recruitment, assisting in the security of all College and program facilities, instruments, tools, materials, and equipment, and assist in supervising student help.
- Participation in determining and updating the Strategic Plan and completion of the annual Assessment process.
- Teach evening Continuing Education or off-campus Computer Information Technology classes or customized training classes.
- Share responsibility for the maintenance of all instructional facilities, equipment, and program classrooms to ensure that they are maintained in a safe and proper working order for student use.
Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College's policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology and/or Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Tested experience by examination* during the interview process.
- Examination will include knowledge and/or physical demonstration of competencies related to s CAD, UAVs, and data processing, and practical and applicational knowledge related to the site survey and submission process.
- Relevant certifications that may substitute for test experience would include but are not limited to state surveyor licensure and/or Part 107 certification.