Instructor – Residential & Commercial Electricity

We have an opening for an Instructor of Residential & Commercial Electricity at our TCAT - Chattanooga/Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose:

- We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits. Our Values:

- We cultivate a welcome and caring environment.

- We care about the well-being of each other.

- We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

- We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

- We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State a dedicated team that delivers accessible innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together we enrich the lives of students and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

Position Summary:

Perform specific duties related to instruction; course and curriculum development; professional growth; service to students; and service to the college and community.

-Instruction: Facilitate the classroom instructional process; evaluate and monitor student progress; assign grades; provide academic assistance to students; maintain attendance and grade records; counsel and advise students on career goals; work to retain students; maintain required classroom and office hours.

-Course and Curriculum Development: Select texts equipment supplies and other learning resources; participate in the purchase of needed program supplies and equipment; develop instructional materials; create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi; develop and maintain a site on the colleges Learning Management System (eLearn) for all instructional materials and tests.

-Professional Growth: Remain current within instructional field and technologies; acquire maintain and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college and division professional development and in-service activities; support related professional organizations; participate in the annual faculty evaluation process.

-Service to Students: Comply with FERPA laws; participate in advising recruitment admissions and orientation of potential students; assist students with job placement upon graduation; support student activities including SkillsUSA and NTHS.

-Service to the College and Community: Assist in the recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned; participate in accreditation assessment and performance funding processes; support and participate in the Colleges decision-making processes; provide input and assistance with budgets; attend convocation and commencement exercises and participate in mandatory college programs; develop and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with colleagues; maintain an active program advisory committee; complete the annual Council on Occupational Education (COE) report for the program.

-Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Graduate from a one-year diploma program or have an associates degree in an industrial electricity or industrial maintenance or related field and three years experience as a licensed electrician minimum

(LLE) or ten years verifiable experience in the industrial electricity field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-Secondary or Secondary Teaching experience of equivalent courses. Completion of a USDOL apprenticeship related to mechanical or electrical maintenance.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

High level skills in oral and written communications; interpersonal skills consistent with interfacing with a diverse students peers administration and business and industry leaders in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships; computer skills with Microsoft products.

ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS

Organizational Culture

Supports the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Division in ways that reflect the Colleges commitment to fairness respect and opportunity for all.

Promotes the Colleges values by fostering a welcoming and respectful environment and encourages the use of inclusive practices within the TCAT Division.

Offers thoughtful and inclusive support and services to students faculty and staff from all backgrounds.

Holistic Student Support

Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records Enrollment Service Center TCAT Student Services High School Programs Recruiting and Orientation Career Services Student Support Center Student Conduct Student Life Multicultural and International Services Adult Student Services and the Center for Access and Disability Services.

Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility and reflect equity-minded practices.

Fiscal Stewardship

Ownership of program budget. Order and manage materials needed for students education. Participate in professional development planning and calendar planning.

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Maintains a comprehensive grasp of the area(s) of academic study.

Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.

Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.

Exudes a positive supportive and cooperative disposition towards others.

Demonstrates punctuality and is detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and according to salary guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents.

* All applicant submissions must include CV/Resume References and Unofficial Transcript attachments. *

Open Until Filled: Yes