What are the responsibilities and job description for the Precision Machining Instructor (at our Advanced Technology Center) position at Westmoreland County Community College?
Westmoreland County Community College is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Precision Machining Instructor for our state-of-the-art Advanced Technology Center located in Mt. Pleasant, PA. The primary function of a faculty member of the college is to provide quality instruction for the students by working with them in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities to help them develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity. Faculty members report to the dean of their division.
Salary placement will be determined based on education level, applicable experience, and the collective bargaining agreement. The minimum annual salary for this position is $58,884.
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive PPO Medical plan with minimal employee bi-weekly contributions
- Dental, Vision, Life and long-term disability benefits at no monthly cost to the faculty member
- Generous paid time-off benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 10% employer contribution
**To be considered for this position, please submit an application directly on our applicant portal at https://employment.westmoreland.edu/.**
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for organizing and teaching courses in accordance with the catalog description, course outline and syllabus.
- Provide students in college courses with a written course outline and syllabus at the beginning of each term.
- Prepare and deliver lessons that are pedagogically sound and utilize appropriate instructional technology.
- Schedule regular office hours for advising and consultation with students.
- Maintain accurate academic records of students and submit required reports to the dean.
- Participate in the development and evaluation of the progress of learning.
- Assess and document learning outcomes at the course, program and institutional levels.
- Develop innovative methods for use of instructional technology to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Recommend textbooks, changes in textbooks, and instructional media and equipment to the dean.
- Remain current in the scholarship of your discipline and teaching methodology.
ADVISING RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as faculty advisor as appointed by the appropriate dean.
- Perform special assigned duties incident to registration.
- Advise students concerning academic issues and make appropriate referrals when necessary.
SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as a member of faculty committees and attend all faculty meetings in accordance with the faculty contract.
- Assist the dean with development of short term and long range planning goals for their discipline and/or program.
- Assist the dean with orientation, training and mentoring of part-time faculty.
- Prepare for and participate in lay advisory meetings.
- Perform other faculty duties as assigned.
- Participate in professional meetings and community activities.
- Maintain a collegial relationship with others at the college.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING:
- Associate degree preferred (or willingness to obtain within a specified time frame)
- Prior college teaching experience required; preferably in a community college setting.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain:
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance
- PA Criminal Record Check Clearance
- FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance
Westmoreland County Community College is an EEO/AA employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $58,884.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $58,884
