Instructor - Electrical Trades

Skill Requirements

• Licensed as a Journeyman Electrician
• Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning
• Valid Missouri teaching certificate with the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
• Five years or more of employment experience in the electrical industry
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning (preferred)
• Taught in the career and technical education field (preferred)
• Industry recognized credential in the program field of study (preferred)
• Experience in both residential and commercial electrical construction (preferred)

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain and assume responsibility for the assigned classroom environment.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans that follow approved curriculum, support industry standards, and are aligned with appropriate assessments.
• Actively engage and interact with students using intentional best practice teaching strategies.
• Plan and prepare the learning environment with needed materials and supplies.
• Create a course syllabus for each class taught and provide a copy to students and department chair at the beginning of the semester.
• Maintain appropriate record keeping for assigned classes to include student attendance, record of grades earned, and other related classroom information.
• Maintain minimum contact hour teaching assignment as provided by college policy.
• Schedules and keep a minimum of five office hours per week convenient to students.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, positive attitude, and supportive culture.
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues and industry partners to build positive relationships within the OTC environment and the community.
• Aid in curriculum development and modification of programs to align curriculum with industry-based demands, accreditation and certification requirements, and program operation, as necessary.
• Participate in departmental, division, committee, college meetings and decisions.
• Maintain confidentiality of students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members, as well as records and all information.
• Aid in addressing student concerns regarding advisement, placement, and course difficulties.
• Work with program advisory committees; serve as partners with local industry.
• Facilitate student recruitment; assist in the promotion of programs.
• Complete professional development training hours and maintain appropriate professional certification, as necessary.
• Participate in professional organizations, as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with departmental faculty by responding to emails within 48 hours.
• Aid in the textbook adoption process.
• Sponsor student clubs and/or organizations, as appropriate.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions (e.g., commencement).
• Serve on committees as requested.
• Attend community/professional events as requested.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to use technology for professional productivity.