Associate Instructor (10 months)

Position Announcement

Title: Residential/Commercial Industrial Electricity Technology Associate Instructor (10 Months)

Classification: Exempt – Full-time

Direct supervision received from: Coordinator Accreditation and Compliance

Functional supervision received from: Vice President of Academics & Enrollment Services

Office Location(s): Station Camp High School; 1040 Bison Trail; Gallatin, TN 37066

Hours: Monday - Friday (37.5 Hours Weekly)

The Tennessee College of Applied Tech - Nashville is accepting applications for a 10-month, full-time instructor for the Residential/Commercial/Industrial Electricity Technology Program to teach at Station Camp High School.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or G.E.D. Equivalency.
• Vocational or Technical School certification, training, or apprenticeship in residential, industrial, commercial electricity required. Associate degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of successful recent employment experience in the specialty area to be taught beyond the normal learning period/generally 4 years.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Candidate must pass a background check.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop course of study and conduct training program in specialty area.
• Confer with administration to gain knowledge and better understand changes in policies, procedures, and technologies.
• Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods utilizing knowledge of specific training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individualized and group instruction, lecture, demonstration, and conference.
• Select or develop teaching aids, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, and reference materials.
• Test trainees to measure progress and evaluate effectiveness of instruction.
• Select or develop specifications for machines, equipment, and tools; maintain good physical condition in classroom and/or shop.
• Maintain student records and reports.
• Responsible for student placement and assist with student follow-up.
• Cooperate with outside agencies; work with program advisory committees; conduct visits to business and industry; establish and maintain good public relations with the school’s general public.
• Participate in recruitment of students.
• Instruct students in safety and practice good safety habits.
• Supervise students that are participating in cooperative education.
• Participate in professional development and growth annually.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President and/or Assistant President of the school.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a complete and thorough knowledge of procedures and methods related to teaching.
• Willingness to remain current in the technological changes of the industry.
• Must possess skills and knowledge to teach basic electricity, blueprint reading, electrical codes, circuitry, electrical installation, distribution, hydraulics, programmable controls, industrial robotics and signal systems, and troubleshooting.
• Possess good character, mature attitude, stable personality, and exhibit evidence of potential ability to instruct.
• Requires initiative and cooperation, i.e., to plan and organize work without close supervision; show initiative and perseverance in satisfying student and community needs; ability and possess a desire to interact with other faculty, staff and students.
• Possess good organizational, mathematical, language, writing and communication skills.

SALARY: $50,894 - $61,074. Commensurate with education and experience

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until position is filled.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, résumé and TCAT Nashville application via email, fax, or mail to:

Email: rachel.white@tcatnashville.edu

Fax: 615-425-5582

Tennessee College of Applied Tech - Nashville

ATTN: Human Resources

100 White Bridge Road

Nashville, TN 37209

TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a covered veteran, or genetic information in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Melanie Buchanan, Vice President, melanie.buchanan@tcatnashville.edu, 615-425-5570.

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville policy on non-discrimination can be found at https://tcatnashville.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement.

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