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Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Faculty - Technologies (Electrical Engineering & Computer Engineering)

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Technologies

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a full-time, 9-month tenure-track faculty appointment reporting to the department chair of Engineering Technologies. This faculty position will support the Electrical Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology programs. The faculty member is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities (developing and preparing curricula and instructional material; delivering lectures; initiating, facilitating and moderating class discussions to students on topics in electrical engineering technology and computer engineering technology).
The faculty member is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus as assigned. At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising/mentoring, serving on various committees, participating in professional activities and organizations.

Job Duties

• Prepares and delivers instruction to students on topics in electrical and computer engineering technology, including digital circuits, dc and ac circuits, electronics, digital industrial control systems, power technology, robotics, programmable logic controllers, microcontrollers, digital communication systems, and computer networks.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts; writes student laboratory exercises and conducts student laboratory sessions for courses taught.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' coursework, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of course work.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom (tutoring), assists in the planning and implementation of the continuous quality improvement plan at the department and program levels.
• Assists in the ABET reaccreditation process.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean, or Department Chair.
• Participates in student recruitment, retention, registration, and placement activities; participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Department Chair/Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering technology, electronic engineering technology, computer engineering technology, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering technology, electronic engineering technology, computer engineering technology, or a closely related field.
  
• A minimum of 1-3 years of industrial experience.
  
• Teaching experience in a community college environment.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of a college academic environment.
  
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
  
• Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centered learning; experience interacting successfully with an ever-growing student population.
  
• Skill in selecting and using training, instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when teaching new things.
  
• Skill in active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  
• Skills in organization and teaching effectively.
  
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, and digital circuits.
  
• Knowledge of programming microprocessors/microcontrollers.
  
• Knowledge of power technology.
  
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers, and robotics.
  
• Knowledge of computer networks.
  
• Knowledge of digital communication systems.
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
  

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.