"Part-Time Instructor - Mechanical, Electrical, and Fluid- Corporate College"

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

It is the responsibility of the teaching Trainers to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Part-time CC Trainers are hired in a part-time capacity, contingent upon the needs of the College and its’ corporate clients. In partnership with our clients, you will be the direct key to creating a successful outcome in the education of our clients' employee populations in learning new mechanical and/or electrical and/or fluid power skills as indicated below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Delivers training in one or more of the following programs: Mechanical - or Electrical- or Fluid Power (Hydraulics and Pneumatics) programs using related materials to support training objectives
2. Reviews course content and objectives
3. Conducts training sessions and provides feedback for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities
4. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community
5. Works with Corporate College to continuously improve instructional quality by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods
6. Evaluates students by a variety of means to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform them in a timely manner of their progress
7. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with Corporate College staff and plant personnel to meet varying training schedules and course feedback
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; must have demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Ability to communicate, understand and meet needs of less technical customers
• Must demonstrate instructional skills
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability to manage complex projects demonstrating a high degree of judgment, tact and discretion
• Skilled in Windows environment with basic proficiency with common office software (word processing, spreadsheets)

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE & CONDITIONS:

• PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Travel to the LSC locations and to external classroom/lab locations will be required
• Hours will vary depending on class time
• Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or higher and at least 3 years of verified, paid work experience in industry as an electrical/electronics and/or mechanical maintenance and/or fluid systems specialist
• Work experience and significant hands-on and classroom training experience in one or more of the following areas: Mechanical systems (e.g., manufacturing, assembly, maintenance); Industrial electrical/electronic systems (e.g., automation, programmable logic controllers, motor controls); Technical math; Blueprint and/or schematic reading; Precision measurement; Occupational and equipment safety
• Experience in adapting training techniques to students of both technical and nontechnical backgrounds

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree or higher in a related field

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities and more.

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How to Apply

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