INSTRUCTOR

INSTRUMENTATION, AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY

This is full-time, year-round teaching appointment in Quarter One of the Instrumentation, Automation & Robotics Technology program.  Working hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  This position will report to the Instrumentation, Automation & Robotics Technology Department Head.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are performed in a classroom and lab environment.  Working conditions will align with the career and technical education field as follows:

Career and technical education teachers, especially those in postsecondary schools, teach courses and develop lesson plans.  [They will normally work in a building and perform tasks such as word processing, telephone calls, emails, and lecturing.  Career and technical educators will also spend time supervising students in a simulated lab environment.]

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Career and Technical Education Teachers, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/career-and-technical-education-teachers.htm (visited July 12, 2020).

This is an exempt, full-time, regular position.

SALARY RANGE:  $70,000 - $80,000 per year

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Perry Technical Institute pays 100% of employees’ medical, dental and vision premiums and 50% for qualified dependents.  The benefits package also includes participation in a 401(k) with a 4% match and profit-sharing opportunity, flexible spending plan, employee assistance plan, paid sick leave (accrue 4 hours per pay period), up to 5 paid weeks of scheduled breaks, 14 paid holidays, and 4-day work weeks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must have three (3) years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught, as required by all faculty teaching technical and occupationally related courses in non-degree program.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to interface with business and professional constituents.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Will on occasion be required to drive on behalf of Perry Technical Institute. Employee must possess a working vehicle, hold a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and produce proof of insurance.
• Must be willing to consent to a drug test.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate of completion from an accredited career school in the subject area(s) taught or associate’s degree.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Excellent lecture skills.
• Knowledge and skill in industry.
• Ability to integrate industry scenarios and role playing into instruction.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and skilled at bringing the business community to the classroom.
• Experience with Learning Resource Systems (LRS)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Teach in a hands-on lecture and lab environment.
• Instruct basic technical applications of mathematics: solving and applying algebraic expressions including factoring & graphing, as well as order of operations, exponents, significant numbers, addition/subtraction of positive and negative numbers, fractions, multiplication/division of polynomials, exponents, geometry, units, and introduction to statistical analysis.
• Instruct Electrical Fundamentals I (see course catalog description).
• Participate in course and program development.
• Maintain compliance with state and national accrediting agencies.
• Remain current in industry.
• Interact with other departments in pursuing the institution’s goals and objectives, including Admissions and Career Services.
• Complete and maintain an ongoing professional growth plan.
• Attend and complete new instructor orientation and training.
• Grade, assess and document student progress and attendance using Perry Tech’s LRS.
• Provide student advising on progress as per Perry Tech policy.
• Attend routine department meetings.
• Attend routine faculty meetings.
• Participate in various Perry Tech committees as assigned (safety, strategic planning, etc).
• Conduct program tours.
• Attend and participate in Perry Tech “Open House” events.
• Attend and complete various yearly Perry Tech issued trainings.
• Have good attendance and the ability to work well with others.
• Other duties as assigned.