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Title: Associate Instructor Pipefitting and Plumbing Technology
Employee Classification:
Institution: TCAT-Athens
Department: Instruction
Campus Location: TCAT Athens
Job Summary
Pipefitting & Plumbing Technology Associate Instructor, Full Time
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Athens is accepting applications for the position of full-time Associate Instructor Pipefitting & Plumbing Technology to be located at the Main Campus in Athens, TN. This position will work a minimum of 37.5 hours a week.
Salary Range: $56,263 - $67,517
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Vocational or Technical School certification, training, or apprenticeship required. Associate degree preferred.
Minimum three (3) years of successful work experience in the specialty to be taught, beyond the normal learning period, generally 4 years within the last five years.
Must possess all required licensures, certifications, and/or accreditation for the field or the ability to become certified and licensed within twelve (12) calendar months.
Communication skills necessary to teach students; Teaching experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with students, colleges, business and industry, faculty, staff and the general public.
Must possess effective oral and written communication skills to accurately convey information and to effectively present information.
Show evidence of good character, organizational skills, and mature attitude.
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Must have ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs, audio/visual equipment and software.
Must have the ability to multitask with good organization and planning skills.
Passionate belief in the power of education along with the desire to help students achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.
Must be willing to remain current in the pipefitting and plumbing field and maintain certifications.
Ability to be flexible and handle a variety of tasks at one time.
Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with local industry partners.
GENERAL DUTIES:
Instruction: Facilitate the classroom instructional process: evaluate and monitor student progress; assign grades; provide academic assistance to students; maintain attendance and grade records; counsel and advise students on career goals; work to retain students; maintain required classroom and office hours.
Course and Curriculum Development: Select texts, equipment, supplies, and other learning resources; participate in the purchase of needed program supplies and equipment; develop instructional materials; create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi.
Professional Development: Remain current within instructional field and technologies; acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college and division professional development and in-service activities; support related professional organizations; participate in the annual faculty evaluation process.
Service to Students: Comply with FERPA laws; participate in advising, recruitment, admissions, and orientation of potential students; assist students with job placement; support student activities including SkillsUSA and NTHS.
Service to the College and Community: Assist in the recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned;
participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes; support and participate in the College's decision-making processes; provide input and assistance with budgets; attend graduation exercises and participate in mandatory college programs; develop and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with colleagues; maintain an active program advisory committee; work to meet and exceed COE benchmarks for student completion and placement.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or administration, on and off campus.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions
Standing, walking, lifting, bending, driving, use of computers.