throughout the division. This instructor will develop and maintain good working relationships with business and industry representatives to create opportunities such as student internships, job shadowing, and company visits.
Vision:
Indian Hills Community College is dedicated to empowering students and enriching communities, preparing leaders who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
Mission:
Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment, and regional economic advancement.
Our Values:
Indian Hills Community College is committed to belonging, community, diversity, excellence, innovation, integrity, service, and success.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Associate degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of three years full-time work experience is required, consisting of work with photonics, lasers, optics, laser materials processing equipment, and electronics/electricity.
- Experience in troubleshooting, electronics, equipment installation, repair, calibration, and maintenance is desired.
- Must relate well with people and display a high degree of competency within the field.
- Must be able to develop curriculum and teach all courses in the program.
- Proficiency in applying mathematical principles to solve complex photonics-based problems.
Work Performed
- Teach courses in accordance with the objectives of the course outline as set forth by the division using a variety of instructional methods and technologies that facilitate learning for all students.
- Organize and present various concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly to promote student success.
- Develop, maintain, and submit current course syllabi/outlines for assigned courses each term.
- Assist in planning and carrying out studies and surveys.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with professional personnel, local organizations, public officials, and other interested people.
- Assist in maintaining public relations with the local community and take part in community relations when possible.
- Actively participate in program promotion and recruitment of students, provide academic advising as needed, and assist in the placement and follow-up of graduates.
- Represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community.
- Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty meetings unless excused by the division dean.
- Emphasize to students the importance of prompt and regular class attendance. Consistently and accurately record attendance.
- Measure and evaluate student progress and maintain accurate and up-to-date student course grades throughout the course. Prepare and submit accurate grade reports as requested or certification documentation for credentialing.
- Provide tutoring and submit appropriate referrals for students/recruits in need of services (academic, emotional, or physical). Appropriately report student conduct matters in a timely manner.
- Serve actively on any committee to which appointed.
- Keep accurate inventories of equipment and supplies and submit requisitions for needed materials.
- Promptly report repairs needed for the classroom and equipment.
- Stay up to date with trends in the field and update program curriculum and equipment as appropriate to improve student learning.
- Prepare for and report in the program review and assessment processes.
- Meet the standards of the college’s Quality Faculty Plan.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
- Instill a realistic work attitude in students with clear expectations for skill development.
- Inject relevant personal work experience into the instructional setting to aid each student in preparing for employment or to further their education.
- Attend career fairs, recruiting events, and community events to promote the academic program, club, and/or college.
- Coordinate and lead in the biannual advisory committee meetings, contributing to the meeting agenda and seeking input from advisors.
- Serve as club advisor, when appropriate, to provide support for students in program-related co-curricular groups.
- Maintain professional appearance of office and laboratory areas.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Information
Responsible To: Department Chair, Advanced Technologies
Position Level: Certified, Exempt, Traditional Funding, Chapter 279 Contract of Employment
Employment Length: 3.5 Term, Full Time, Benefits
Schedule: 9 hrs/day, 7:15am- 4:45pm, Monday-Thursday
