Electrical Engineering Technology Faculty

Pellissippi State Community College   Knoxville, TN   Full-time     Education
Posted on October 21, 2023
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Title: Electrical Engineering Technology Faculty

Department: Engineering & Media Technologies

Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2024

Number of Positions: 2

Position #: 350250 & 350230

Type of Appointment: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: Resume, transcripts and three professional references.

Reference check requirements: Three (3) professional references, two (2) of which should be former or current supervisors and (1) professional reference.

Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references

JOB OBJECTIVE: Electrical Engineering Technology Faculty Member - salary commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Associate of Applied Science-level EET classes and laboratories, create instructional materials and laboratory experiences, promote the EET program through local, regional and national engagement, participate in program assessment activities related to accreditations (e.g. SACS, ATMAE, NIMS), certification and grant parameters, perform student advising, and complete other departmental services as required. The successful candidate must have: (a) a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a closely-related field from a regionally accredited college or university and professional experience sufficient to meet SACS criteria. (b) a minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial experience, and/or experience in a related research and development, and/or experience teaching a broad range of engineering technology based classes (c) higher education teaching experience beyond the level of Teaching Assistant or Research Assistant (Community College teaching experience, or a clear commitment to the community college ethos, and experience teaching online preferred.) (d) evidence of strong oral and written communication, computer and presentation skills; A teaching demonstration will be required at the interview (e) a commitment to student success; and (f) motivation to develop partnerships with industry. Preference will be given to those having one or more of the following: professional registration; extensive relevant teaching experience; extensive relevant industrial experience. Women, veterans, and members of underrepresented groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

70% Teach Engineering Technology classes (most specifically Electrical Engineering Technology). Create instructional materials and laboratory experiences and teach courses at a variety of times in response to institutional needs, evaluate students' progress toward achievement of stated student learning outcomes and inform them in a timely manner of their progress in the course, contribute to management of labs, and equipment, develop or update course syllabi for courses within the college guideline and curriculum as necessary to remain current with the industry, reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials. Work with other faculty, staff, and local industries and organizations to continually refine and improve the Electrical Engineering Technology and Electromechanical programs. Such duties to be performed include developing new course materials or courses as required to maintain program currency in emerging technologies in the field of Electrical Engineering Technology and Electromechanical Technology; completing assessment requirements relative to the program.

10% Advise students. Serve on internal and external committees for the College and the community at large. Work with Business and Community Services department to develop workforce solutions.

10% Learn emerging technologies and processes (including different computer platforms and related hardware, software, and instructional aids) used in teaching EETC/EMEC classes. Attend and/or present at local, regional, state, or national conferences as part of professional development activities. Work with EET Program Coordinator, faculty, the EET Advisory Committee, and local industries and organizations to continually refine and improve related curricula. Help write grant proposals related to program goals and objectives. Participate in grant activities for awarded grants.

5% Share responsibility for day-to-day operation and routine upkeep of classrooms, labs, and equipment. Promote a safe working environment.

5% Along with other duties as assigned, assist in promotion of Engineering Technologies and recruitment of new students. All employees are expected to engage in strategic institutional efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion of marginalized students.

Note: the College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: NONE

JOB STANDARDS:

A. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a closely-related field from a regionally accredited college or university and professional experience sufficient to meet SACS criteria.

B. Minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial experience, and/or experience in related research and development, and/or experience teaching a broad range of engineering technology-based classes.

C. Higher education teaching experience beyond the level of Teaching Assistant or Research Assistant (Community College teaching experience, or a clear commitment to the community college ethos, and experience teaching online preferred.).

D. Evidence of strong oral and written communication, computer and presentation skills; A teaching demonstration will be required at the interview.

E. commitment to student success.

F. Proficient use of applicable electrical and electronics software

G. Ability to teach basic electrical and electronics courses required

H. Ability to teach LABVIEW, FANUC and DENSO robots, Instrumentation Technology, Programmable Logic Controllers and other related technologies of the industry.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE/EXPERIENCE:

A. Demonstrated professional experience/ expertise in the electrical and electronics fields.

B. Expertise sufficient to teach 1000- and 2000-level college classes in Electrical Engineering Technology

C. Familiarity with professional standards, processes, equipment and techniques in the electrical and electronics industry.

D. Experience in applicable electrical and electronics equipment and software including LABVIEW, FANUC robots, WINCAPS III for DENSO robots, Instrumentation Technology and Programmable Logic Controllers.

E. Capability to deliver courses traditionally and online as appropriate.

F. Expertise in a field complimentary to existing PSCC Electrical Engineering Technology faculty is desired

JOB LOCATION: Pellissippi State Community College (Hardin Valley Campus, Blount County Campus, Strawberry Plains Campus)

EQUIPMENT:
Equipment and software skills are dependent on areas of expertise, but must be proficient in applicable electrical and electronics software to include LABVIEW, FANUC robots, WINCAPS III for DENSO robots, Instrumentation Technology and Programmable Logic Controllers.

Full-time Employment Benefits:
  • Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA
  • Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
  • Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
  • Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
  • 14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
  • Sick Leave Bank
  • Longevity Pay
  • Many opportunities for professional development
Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that is not listed on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer

If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu .

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