Position Description To instruct students in the HVAC Program. The instructional program occurs in a classroom and lab setting, and prepares students to work in the HVAC field. The Instructor may also serve as the Program Director. This is a 175-Day contracted position which means you will have summer off and a winter break.
Working Conditions:
This is a full time position and the work to be performed will be done in a classroom lecture setting and in an HVAC simulation lab setting. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Hours of work may include evenings/weekends for planned school events. There may be times when travel is required for meetings/training.
Physical Demands:
The duties of this position are sedentary-moderate in nature with lectures in a classroom setting and labs in an HVAC lab setting; some standing, bending, twisting, climbing and lifting/moving objects up to 50 lbs. occasionally will be required.
Position Essential Duties
- Program Director
- Work with the Team Leader and the Vice President of Teaching and Learning to fulfill program mission
- Coordinate and communicate program assessment activities with program instructors including adjunct instructors
- Document assessment activities in Strategic Planning Online (SPOL) system
- Complete program's Annual Assessment Report
- Coordinate and communicate strategic plan activities with program instructors
- Document strategic planning activities and updates in SPOL
- Complete program's Annual Unit Report
- Supervise Adjuncts
- Assist with recruiting and hiring of qualified adjunct faculty in collaboration with the Director of Human Resources
- Provide course material for adjunct instructors
- Serve as a point of contact for course-related questions
- Conduct course observations
- Review course evaluations with adjunct instructors as needed
- Review Quality Matters Rubric reviews with adjunct instructor as needed
- Manage the program's budget and program resources in coordination with the Vice President of Teaching and Learning and the Vice President of Finance and Operations.
- Upgrade and purchase new items as necessary by going through the proper approvals and purchasing procedures
- Evaluate new items to replace old ones and/or determining how to use outdated or dilapidated material
- Coordinate program web development and promotional campaigns with the Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing
- Manage marketing of the program
- Coordinate coverage at special events such as open houses and career fairs
- Meet with guests who want to know more about our programs
- Manage the course curriculum
- Coordinate the changing of and updating of textbooks
- Coordinate updating courses to include deleting and adding new courses
- Meet with the Curriculum Committee when changes are requested
- Coordinate and conduct two advisory meetings each academic year advisory board constitution and bylaws
- Collaborate with Team Leader, Vice President for Teaching and Learning, and Registrar's Office to create course schedules and staffing of courses
- Mastery of Subject Matter
- Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
- Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
- Connect their subject matter with related fields.
- Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
- Reviews and reports on the program's content and assessment to meet Higher Learning Commission requirements.
- Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.
- Teaching Performance
- Teach a course load as outlined in the WDTC Employee Handbook.
- Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
- Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
- Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, interactive technology, simulation when appropriate.
- Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
- Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
- Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.
- Promote student success by building positive interpersonal relationships with staff, students and colleagues at WDTC.
- Develop, update and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
- Evaluation of Student Learning
- Establish meaningful student/program learning outcomes for courses/program.
- Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student/program learning outcomes.
- Create an annual program learning outcome plan, and complete all assessment cycle requirements.
- Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters as required after each class according to established deadlines.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
- Support of School's Policies and Procedures
- Teach classes as assigned.
- Perform job responsibilities as outlined in faculty handbook.
- Adhere to FERPA regulations.
- Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.
- Exercise stewardship of school's facilities and materials.
- Record and provide attendance data in accordance with school's policies and procedures.
- Participation in Western Dakota Technical College Program Activities
- Serve on committees as assigned
- Participate in meetings and events required by WDTC administrators
- Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from colleagues and administrators.
- Support both part-time and full-time colleagues.
- Contribute to program curriculum development processes and assessment.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and state agencies as an individual or as a part of a team.
- Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of School's Mission and Programs
- Maintain familiarity with school's strategic goals, mission, and long-range plans.
- Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.
- Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the school and its constituents.
- Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the program.
Qualifications
Associates Degree, Bachelor's preferred, and a minimum of three years of related HVAC industry work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work required in HVAC. EPA certificate required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:
- Proficient in skills as they relate to the program's operations.
- Work well under pressure.
- Take the initiative.
- Fundamentals of curriculum design and development.
- Fundamentals of classroom management.
- WDTC policies and procedures.
- Fundamentals and principles of learning in addition to teaching methodologies.
- Methods and techniques used in student assessment, students in classroom and lab settings.
- Program development, assessment and implementation of procedures and practices.
Skilled in:
- Ability to counsel and instruct students in a professional manner and appearance.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in all group sizes.
- Demonstrated ability in oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in project management and problem solving.
- Ability to organize, manage and complete timeline projects over multiple-year periods.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.
Western Dakota Technical College is recruiting candidates who have the legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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