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 student’s 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 Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, depending on the field

Master’s Degree in the field or Master’s 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

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

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 Tech’s 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 to Aubree Winkel, Search Liaison, at awinkel @fhtechnc.edu or call 785-738-9060. Position open until filled.

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