Manufacturing Technology Lead Lab Instructor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture and safe work environment for students
• Teaches courses in accordance with the master course outline and within the schedule
• Performs Student Assessments in the Lab to meet the hands-on skill development goals
• Recommends changes to the instructional programs and curricula as needed
• Keeps and submits appropriate academic records in accordance with program policies
• Maintains instructional effectiveness by ongoing self-evaluation and incorporating current developments in instructional and learning techniques
• Affords support to the College in keeping technology, facilities, and equipment up-to-date
• Plans with the assistance of the Program Director to insure availability of supplies, textbooks, and lab equipment requisite to the successful teaching of assigned courses
• Affords assistance in preparing academic schedules, specifically the manufacturing technology courses
• Works with the Program Director and other College staff in responding to student inquiries
• Collaborates with the Program Director and other College staff in coordinating program activities with classroom schedule
• Prepares the recommended schedule for all specialized courses
• Serves as a liaison to LCCC Faculty ensuring basic instruction meets requirements for students to transition into advanced certificate and degree programs
• Encourages and assists students in utilizing self-service features available through the online resources

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; preferably workforce education and development or similar discipline; and a degree in the mechanical or electrical engineering disciplines
• One or more current Master trade licenses in either the electrical or mechanical trade within the state of Pennsylvania
• Preferred: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Certifications: Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance Fingerprinting) or ability to obtain these; Current Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in vocational education; Authorized OSHA trainer in both Construction and Industry
• Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years teaching experience in a public school system or an accredited college or university; Minimum of 10 years practical experience in either the mechanical or electric trades
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Desire to help others learn and perform; High degree of patience for different learning styles and needs; Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills to effectively interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds; Exceptional organization and planning skills; Ability to collaborate with others; Possess the ability to function well in an atmosphere that promotes teamwork as well as initiative and commitment to continuous professional growth in skills and knowledge

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
• The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript to:
• Kelly Trahan at ktrahan@lccc.edu