Job Details
Engineering Technology Corporate Trainer and Instructor
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships.
The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed. We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community.
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Department: College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Reports To: Dean, Associate
Travel: Consistent day travel throughout the month.
LOCATION: The primary campus location is Green Bay. This position requires travel within and outside the NWTC District, as needed, to deliver training and instruction.
STANDARD HOURS: Flexibility in schedule is required for day, night or weekend classes as needed. Position requires availability to instruct on campus and in flexible delivery modes.
SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
- $81,000 - $87,259 based on a standard contract obligation of approximately 176 days
- Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, are provided year round
- Additional compensation can be earned through extra contractual work, above the standard contract obligations as available.
*Salaries/Wages for all finalists (internal and external) will be placed within the range based upon education, experiences, current wages, and internal equity.
POSITION SUMMARY
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is an innovative leading-edge college dedicated to student success. An instructor's primary purpose is to design instruction and assessment in an engaging environment to foster learner success. An instructor continually improves the overall quality in the delivery of learning to support the achievement of college outcomes and priorities utilizing evidence to support decision-making. Instructors work in alignment with the college's mission, vision, core values, and operating principles. Instructors are expected to provide service to the college community exemplified by teamwork, committee involvement, and participation in shared leadership activities. In addition, instructors commit to ongoing professional growth in both instructional and technical areas to comply with NWTC's faculty progression structure, as well as the development of their colleagues and teams.
It is our commitment as a College to ensure that we invest the resources necessary to positively impact teaching and student success. Consistent with this commitment all new faculty are required to successfully complete the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Instructor Preparation Academy. The Academy is a structured, practical, course-based cohort learning experience during first three years of employment. Courses include teaching and learning strategies, guidance and counseling, curriculum development, assessment, diversity, and more. The details of the schedule will be made available upon hire.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develop and continually revise curriculum required development and routine revision of curriculum that includes adaptation of curriculum to college delivery standards, strategic directions, employer/advisory feedback, and industry/regulatory standards. This also includes but is not limited to Open Educational Resources (OER), textbook change, assessment plan, credit for prior learning assessment tools, and employability skills.
- Utilize engaging instructional strategies and methodologies which foster student success both in and outside of the classroom.
- Create learning experiences which integrate multiple alternative or emerging delivery methodologies and instructional technologies to maximize student success, including, but not limited to, hybrid, face-to-face, video conferencing, self-paced, and on-line course delivery.
- Provide immediate, routine, and consistent feedback to students to assist them in improving performance in technical and core ability competencies.
- Create a learning environment that integrates best practices for student success including authentic service learning, student club events, and engagement in profession specific activities.
- Develop, support, participate and collaborate with other departments on student recruitment, program marketing, and referral of students as needed for student success strategies including tutoring, counseling, advising, etc.
- Use data to measure quality outcomes related to student persistence, retention, completion rate, course success, and to design improvement strategies based on the evidence.
- Comply with College policies and practices related to instruction, assessment, and delivery.
- Engage with business and industry through engagement and participation in advisory committees, including the recruitment of new members, planning of meetings, participation in community groups, and business visits.
- Participate in community and college-sponsored events to promote the college's programs and enhance community relationships.
- Engage in division, department and team meetings and requirements including the development and completion of the college's strategic planning through team action plans and budget requests
- Maintain proficient knowledge and skill in emerging trends and current occupational practices by networking with regional industry leaders and participating in continuing education and professional development.
- Assist in the development of adjunct faculty through communication, sharing of resources, coaching and mentoring.
- Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements, faculty progression structure requirements and licensure required by other agencies to maintain individual and program accreditation.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Will teach in an open lab environment for the Engineering Technologies programs. Instructor must be able to answer learner questions and provide on the spot learning moments on all Electro-Mech, Automation and Electrical Engineering competencies taught in the Engineering Technology Center. Topics to include, but not limited to:
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulics
- Mechanics
- AC/DC fundamentals
- PLCs
- Automation Devices
- HMI's
- VFD's
- Motion systems
- 3-phase Power systems
- Industrial Robotics
- Machine safety devices and integration
- Automation Devices
- Digital Systems
- Communication Modeling Systems
- Microprocessor Based Systems
- Electronics and Linear Electronics Circuits
- Work to provide clear Engineering Technology pathways and subsequent partnerships with secondary education
- Support Corporate Training and Economic Development (CTED) for up to 57% of the role. A designated number of workload hours will be allocated each academic year to support CTED Automation and Engineering training needs by delivering both credit-bearing and customized training to industry partners, developing proposals, collaborating with account managers to scope training opportunities, and coordination of equipment, resources, and project requirements.
- Provide educational leadership; work effectively with applicable advisory committees, four-year articulation partners, community groups, faculty, administration.
- Manage Classroom and shop/lab to ensure a productive and safe learning environment.
- Instructor must be flexible to provide CTED training in evening and weekends as needed.
- Some travel may be required withing the NWTC region to provide CTED training.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-mechanical, Automation Technology, or related field. and
Experience
- Five years of related work experience. At a minimum, occupational or educational experience must have occurred at least 1 year within the last 5 years.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: electronics, industrial automation, controls systems (e.g., PLCs and HMIs), communications, or the design, programming, and operation of equipment in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Occupational experience may include:
- Project engineer
- Lead engineer
- Senior engineer
Computer Skills
Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and experience using a learning management system (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, D2L Brightspace) or the ability to quickly learn comparable instructional technology platforms.
Other Requirements
- Must hold a valid driver's license and be insurable under the districts standard insurance policy terms.
- This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with College policy. Successful completion of all required screenings is a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Other Requirements
- OEM or production facility manufacturing work
- A graduate degree in Engineering