Telecommunications and Networking Technology Instructor

Location: Hays KS

Reports to: Dean of Instruction
Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Purpose

This position is primarily responsible for providing leadership and direction in theory and laboratory activities of the specific instructional components relating to the students educational goals. Instructors develop curricula and materials that respond to the workplace competencies for employment as an outcome for students. The instructor is directly responsible to the Dean of Instruction. General responsibilities include academic instruction with students advising students planning leadership and professional involvement including professional associations and community service.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) required
• An Associate or Bachelors degree in a related field required depending on the field
• Masters Degree in the field or Masters Degree plus 18 graduate hours in the field for General Education Instructors

• Two years of work experience in the specific occupational field

• Required knowledge in the operation of related instructional equipment
• Desire to teach students through the teaching-learning process

• Knowledgeable of the availability of teaching-learning resources
• Good oral/verbal communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge/skills required
• Employment is dependent on a pre-employment background screening

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

Shop Areas

• Must be able to lift and handle 75 lbs also able to push/pull up to 10-25 lbs frequently
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods and frequently climb stairs ladders crouch squat or crawl
• Will use hands to handle control or feel objects tools or controls
• Potential/frequent exposure to and use of chemical products
• Frequent use of power tools
• Occasionally work in extremely hot or extremely cold conditions and movement between hot and cold environments occasionally
• Possible stress due to deadlines and/or dealing with unpleasant or angry people

General Education

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  While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand sit talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Occasional light to moderate lifting less than 25 lbs
• May require some travel
• Indoors environmentally controlled
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period
• Possible stress due to deadlines and/or dealing with unpleasant or angry people

Job Duties

Essential Functions

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  Regular attendance and timeliness
• Aware of legal responsibilities and limitations for self and students
• Assists in curriculum development and evaluation
• Reviews and makes recommendations in the selection of textbooks and teaching aids
• Counsels students and when necessary refer students to other resources for assistance
• Assists in the recruitment of students
• Participates in department faculty meetings as a member
• Organizes advisory committee meetings as an ex-officio member
• Keeps the classrooms shops and laboratories in order
• Assists in planning annual budget requests
• Strives to maintain good public relations
• Enforces College policies
• Assists with the evaluation of internship placements
• Promotes student development
• Maintains student progress and records
• Evaluates student performance
• Monitors the need for changing program specialization to ensure the curriculum is current and appropriate
• Accurately assesses student learning in a timely manner
• Review relevant areas of the website and recommend changes to your supervisor
• Demonstrate a daily commitment to NCK Techs Mission Vision and Values
• Other duties as assigned by the President or designee

Compensation

• 175-day Position
• Compensation based on experience
• 10 days of sick leave
• Medical Benefits Package
• 125 Benefit Package
• KPERS

Applicants shall include a cover letter resume unofficial transcripts and contact information for three professional references and apply online.

Questions should be directed toAubree Winkel Search Liaison at awinkel@or call . Position open until filled.

NCK Tech is an EOE/AAE

Required Experience:

Manager