Part-Time Engineering Technology Instructor

The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed. We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community.

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Department: College of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Reports To: Dean, Associate

LOCATION: Green Bay, WI

Courses are delivered in a variety of formats. To learn more, click HERE.

COURSE OFFERINGS: Classes available in both Electro-Mechanical Technology and Automation Technology Program

STANDARD HOURS: Flexibility in schedule is required for day, night or weekend classes as needed.

SALARY: $45.00 per class hour contracted

POSITION SUMMARY

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is an innovative leading-edge college dedicated to student success. Part-Time faculty are an integral part of the College’s staff, helping us provide all learners with the highest quality learning opportunities when, where and how they want it.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering instruction and assessment of learning outcomes.
• Utilize engaging instructional strategies and methodologies which foster student success both in and outside of the classroom.
• Maintain accurate student records and communication.
• Advise and support students as a mentor and role model in the achievement of their learning and career goals. This includes being accessible to students outside of scheduled classroom time.
• Provide educational leadership and work effectively with faculty, administration, and campus support staff.
• Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required by other agencies to maintain individual and program accreditation.
• Comply with College policies and practices related to instruction, assessment, and delivery.
• Additional duties and responsibilities will be discussed as needs arise.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach in an open lab environment. Instructor must be able to answer learner questions and provide on the spot learning moments on all Automation competencies taught in the Engineering Technology Hall. Support courses taught in both Green Bay and Marinette. Topics include but are not limited to: AC/DC fundamentals PLC's and automation devices, HMI's, VFD's, motion systems, industrial robotics, 3-phase power systems, machine safety devices and integration. Additional exposure to pneumatics, Hydraulics, and Mechanics with respect to equipment operation and troubleshooting is also required.
• Provide educational leadership; work effectively with applicable advisory committees, community groups, faculty, administration, and campus support staff which may include (CTED) Corporate Training and Economic Development to perform contract work.
• Manage classroom and shop/lab to ensure a productive and safe learning environment.
• Work to provide clear pathways and subsequent partnerships with secondary education. Provide instruction and technical support to NWTC Corporate Training and Economic Development
• One or two individuals on the team may be required to drive the lab truck in a safe and efficient manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree in Automation, Electro-Mechanical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.
• Five years of related work experience. At a minimum, occupational experience has to have occurred at least 1 year within the last 5 years.
• Experience in an appropriate combination of design and programming/operation of PLC, HMI, VFD, motion, machine safety and other automation systems, and 3-phase power systems OR design and startup of pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
• Occupational experience may include: Project Engineer, Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the districts standard insurance policy terms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience with adult learners is preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Student Success: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
• Values: Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College’s values
• Collaboration: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that create respectful environments and services for all, and the ability to work effectively across differences in background and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mobility: Ability to move around the campus to attend meetings and events. In addition, must be able to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery. May be required to work from lifts, ladders, and scaffolding.
• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in using hands and fingers to handle or operate office equipment, tools, controls, and/or heavy equipment and machinery. Capability to push, pull, and/or maneuver equipment as needed.
• PPE: To wear and work in personnel protective equipment as needed.
• Heavy Lifting: Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Visual and Auditory: Ability to read documents and communicate effectively with students and staff.