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Employment Terms: This is a full time, benefited FLSA exempt position in the Engineering Construction Manufacturing and Design Division that reports to the Dean of Engineering Construction Manufacturing and Design

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. $69,680/yr.

Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 10065)
Technical Diploma or AAT/AS/AAS in discipline or closely related field or trade school or 10 years' experience in the field. Minimum TWO years beyond CAR/CAB/Residential Construction education

Preferred Qualifications: Five years fulltime paid work experience in field. Minimum three years' experience in teaching college-level courses in a two-year college or degree-granting technical college. Experience in course and curriculum development, demonstrated flexibility with diverse student population and learning styles; demonstrated experience with a variety of teaching strategies including the use of advanced instructional technologies. Demonstrated work experience with the adult learner and a history of commitment to active learning

Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the community. Proficient in written and oral communication. Demonstrated occupational competency. Must be computer literate with the ability to use common software programs. Some experience with online instruction a plus.

Job Description Summary:
Under general supervision, to serve as program director and perform duties which include curriculum design and development; instruction, recruitment, and advisement of students; budgeting; and management of adjunct faculty. The program director will be responsible for teaching a minimum of 15 credit hours of day or evening instructional courses per quarter (not including OBI or internships). Duties also include participation in college committees and participation in professional enhancement. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests. Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Attends staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences. Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area. Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues. Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts.

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Teaches credited Residential Construction courses as assigned in accordance with course standards and approved syllabi. (Performed by all incumbents)

• Teaches primarily face-to-face and hybrid classes on campus to promote student retention and program completion
• Delivers effective instruction that meets the needs of diverse students
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to different learning styles
• Demonstrates effective classroom management and organization

35%

Organizes and administers the educational program per the goals and objectives of the program and/or college

• Performs administrative functions related to program records, program evaluations including assessment of learning outcomes, reports, student records, and student evaluations.
• Evaluates selects and requests educational materials and equipment.
• Prepares and evaluates program budgets.
• Completes all reports and records promptly maintains an accurate inventory of all assigned properties.

5%

Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited courses. (Performed by all incumbents)

• Delivers effective individualized programs of instruction to class members.
• Ensures adherence to technical college and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures.
• Correctly assesses the educational needs and class progress of students.
• Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses.
• Prepares reports on the current status of students in the program indicating whether performance is aligned with performance indicators, program goals and progress schedule.
• Ensures consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and other appropriate materials.

5%

Develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives. (Performed by all incumbents)

• Prepares appropriate curricula, including non-traditional content and methods to achieve the objectives and goals of students.
• Follows designated and approved lesson plan(s) using appropriate techniques and aids.
• Participates in standing or ad hoc committee meetings relating to curriculum development, extracurricular activities and other technical college-sponsored activities or programs as required.
• Prepares program reports for submission to the supervisor within specified time frames of request.
• Maintains a presence on campus during regular business hours to be available for meetings, department functions, and administrative tasks.

5%

Provide for quality instructional services

• Prepare and deliver effective instructional material using a variety of teaching methods.
• Establish a classroom/lab organization and management system containing policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and assesses the educational needs and progress of program students.
• Create an atmosphere conducive to student learning.
• Maintain a presence on campus during regular business hours to perform and monitor instructional services.

3%

Maintain and develop continuous quality assessment and improvement strategies.

• Evaluate current instructional techniques and support material.
• Plan and implement a systematic program review.
• Evaluate and develop strategies to improve program standards.
• Evaluate and develop strategies for recruitment and retention of students.

5%

Coordinate departmental activities.

• Coordinate program and faculty schedules.
• Hire and schedule adjunct faculty.
• Administer the program budget.
• Maintain a presence on campus during regular business hours to coordinate and monitor departmental activities.

2%

Participate in college and community activities.

• Participate in standing or ad hoc committees on campus.
• Complete required annual professional enhancement activities.
• Promote and participates in institutional and program marketing and recruitment activities.
• Maintain relationships with community partners.

3%

Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives.

• Establishes criteria and tests the students to measure each student's progress.
• Communicates students' progress to student and appropriate personnel and according to established guidelines.
• Accurately records pertinent information in students' records as required.

5%

Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests.

• Submits correct supply and equipment budget requests as necessary per established guidelines.
• Performs and maintains classroom inventory according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains an organized and proper supply of classroom instructional materials.
• Promptly notifies the supervisor of defective equipment.

2%

Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate.

• Attends the required number of hours of required training.
• Participates in education meetings, workshops, etc. as requested.
• Thoroughly conducts a self-study of the program's compliance with technical college, program and accreditation standards.
• Exhibits and models positive work ethics.

3%

Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.

• Prepares and submits student's progress and participation reports per the prescribed guidelines. Conducts follow-up surveys.
• Ensures documentation meets all required organizational and accreditation policies and state guidelines.
• Analyze collected data for program improvement.
• Compiles and submits reports on time manner to the supervisor.

5%

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related vocational field.

• Attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings, both on and off campus, that meet the requirements for continuing education in the assigned specialty area.
• Reads professional literature and translates complex or technical information into a meaningful format that may be understood by others.
• Actively recruits for advisory committee members.

5%

Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students.

• Advises students on course selection and other pertinent matters professionally and effectively.
• Conducts office hours and is available on campus during regular business hours to assist walk-in students as needed
• Actively participates in staff and faculty meetings as needed to discuss students' progress, problems, and/or programs.
• Serves as a mentor for adjunct faculty within the program area; is available on campus for adjunct faculty who teach face-to-face or hybrid classes.

5%

Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.

• Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work.
• Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.
• Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.
• Accepts direction and feedback from the supervisor and follows through appropriately.
• Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to the policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately.

5%

Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.

• Actively recruits students for classes by explaining the training offered and prepares a master schedule for departmental class offerings.
• Prepares orientation for new students using effective materials while displaying a professional and courteous manner.
• Actively participates in the retention efforts of the school.

5%

Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College.

2%

Physical Demands:

Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Requiresoperation, access, orcontrol of financial resources.

Requires having a P-Card.

Driving isaresponsibility of this position.

Thispositionwillhave direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care.

This position will haveSecurity Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications).

This position is astationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periodswith or withoutreasonable accommodation.

This positionrequiresmoving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite toanotherwith or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directionswith or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires the ability to repeatmotions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingerswith or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires the ability to operatemachinery and/or power toolswith or without reasonable accommodation.

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipmentwith or without reasonable accommodation.

Noisy environments.

Medium work that includesmoving objects up to 50 poundswith or without reasonable accommodation.

Light work that includesmoving objects up to 20 poundswith or without reasonable accommodation.

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or morewith or without reasonable accommodation.

Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and Human Resources may begin scheduling interviews as applications are received. This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been selected and hired. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as the interview process may begin before all applications are reviewed. Only candidates selected for f...