Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Design Instructor

$41,282 - $92,513/Yr

Enterprise State Community College - Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Huntsville, AL

Educational Services

About the position

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Design Instructor is responsible for the planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. This role involves providing competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise, adhering to the general faculty guidelines as specified by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the Drake State Community and Technical College Personnel Handbook. The instructor will engage in continuous improvement of curriculum, instruction, and resources, ensuring that students receive quality education in Engineering Design. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the instructor will inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress. They will assist with recruitment, retention, program completion, and other student success efforts, actively participating in the institutional planning process to support the overall instructional mission of the College. Responsibilities also include preparing and grading assignments, projects, and examinations, advising students as needed, and maintaining an inventory of assigned equipment and supplies. The instructor will serve on college committees when requested, submit required reports to relevant faculty and administrative personnel, mentor students and interns, and contribute to special engineering research and practical projects. Maintaining a conducive instructional environment and good human relations in the classroom is essential for effective learning. The instructor will also be responsible for maintaining student records and recommending library books and other instructional materials, ensuring compliance with college and program-related accreditation and certification standards. Other duties may be assigned by the Lead Faculty, Division Chair, Associate Dean of Instruction, Dean of Instruction, and/or the President.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality online, classroom, and lab instruction in the area of Engineering Design
• Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements and academic progress
• Seek continuous improvement in curriculum, instruction, and resources
• Assist with recruitment, retention, program completion, and other student success efforts
• Participate fully in the institutional planning process and assist in carrying out the overall instructional mission of the College
• Prepare and grade assignments, projects, and examinations
• Assist in advising and registration as needed
• Maintain an inventory of assigned equipment and supplies
• Serve on college committees when requested
• Submit required reports to the Lead Faculty, Grant Manager, Division Chair, or Assistant Dean of Instruction
• Mentor students and interns
• Participate and contribute to special engineering research and practical projects
• Provide a proper instructional environment and maintain good human relations in the classroom so that learning is more effective
• Maintain student records as appropriate
• Participate in faculty and professional organizations
• Recommend library books and other instructional materials
• Maintain compliance with college and program related accreditation and certification standards
• Retain and submit documentation as requested to support accreditation efforts
• Perform other work-related responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Faculty, Division Chair, Associate Dean of Instruction, Dean of Instruction, and/or the President

Requirements

• Minimum of an earned Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent (at least sixty (60) semester hours in a planned program including associate degree core)
• Specialized coursework equivalent to the community or technical college program
• Experience with 3-D printing (rapid prototyping)
• Knowledge of skills required to render 3-dimensional models
• Excellent oral, auditory, and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, and the public
• Ability to project a professional and congenial demeanor
• Flexible schedule
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice-to-haves

• Earned Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, and/or Solid Edge
• Prior teaching experience