What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Manufacturing Instructor position at Denmark Technical College?
Job Responsibilities
Develops curriculum outlines and designs multiple modalities of instruction to provide assistance to students and college administration by promoting technical manufacturing education and participating in community and industry outreach initiatives.
Teaching Performance: Providing students with course syllabus, following grading/attendance policy and other relevant information in a timely manner, relating instructional practical examples and illustrations; pacing the instruction over the semester, providing students with timely tests and feedback, relating tests to course objectives, and following acceptable department and college policies. Faculty member shall participate in assessments, evaluation, and implementation for continuous improvement.- Instructional Development: Developing and maintaining course documentation, reviewing, and selecting textbooks for courses in subject area; maintaining audio visual and/or other materials for courses taught through any medium; being organized and well prepared for classes; scheduling of class and lab time effectively.
- Student Advisement: Maintaining and publicizing office hours, referring students for appropriate assistance, maintaining advising records, and showing sensitivity to students' needs.
- College and/or Community Service: Assisting with recruitment as required, assisting with job/transfer placement or recommendations as required, cooperating with or participating in projects/activities of other instructional and support areas in fulfillment of the college's mission, serving effectively on college/community committees.
- Instructional Management: Submitting reports in a timely manner, arranging physical environment as much as possible for effective learning adhering to class schedules, providing effective classroom/lab supervision, maintaining accurate records, providing disciplinary action where appropriate.
- Professional Development: Developing an annual professional development plan in conjunction with supervisor, attending courses/seminars/workshops as required or planned, writing manuscripts, or presenting papers at conferences, etc., doing research projects in subject field.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Associate's Degree in Manufacturing Technology, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical, Vocational Education, and/or related fields with industrial experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Technology or Engineering. Certification in NIMS or Manufacturing Certification or willingness to obtain certification.
Knowledge of principles and procedures pertaining to higher education. Knowledge and/or work experience in automation related to equipment operation such as PLCs, sensors, motor drives, robots, industrial HMI, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems. Knowledge of standard business practices and accepted protocol for areas of responsibility. Knowledge of college mission, goals, and objectives, and ability to relate these to areas of responsibility. Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of a professional level staff. Ability to establish good working relationships with alumni, businesses, students, faculty, and others. Ability to interpret and apply all related laws. Demonstrates teaching abilities.
Additional Comments
Valid driver's license required. Teaching environments include classroom and lab. Local travel to business/industry and community campuses required. Some short-term travel may be required for professional meetings. Professional development may require some overnight stays. Teaching locations include State, Federal, and Juvenile correctional facilities, high schools, community campuses, and industry.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.