Instructor - General Occupational Technical Studies

Title: Instructor - General Occupational Technical Studies

Salary Range: $45,000

Contract Term Length: 10 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Henderson Community College

Department: STEM Division

Total Rewards

Henderson Community College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents at any KCTCS site
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks of Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the full time General Occupational Technical Studies (GOTS) Instructor – Faculty employee responsibilities include sponsoring student organizations, committee work and other institutional services, community service, and professional development. The successful candidate must possess a strong commitment to student learning and will be receptive to using active and engaged teaching methods and technology in the classroom. In addition, candidates should demonstrate an interest in the mission of the comprehensive community college concept.

Job Duties:

• Teach face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line classes, creating & maintaining a welcoming classroom environment that is conducive to learning and student engagement. Courses will feature one or more technical subjects such as welding, residential electricity, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, industrial maintenance, etc. 
• Candidate should have the ability to coordinate the GOTS technical degree program.
• Utilize the Learning Management System (Blackboard Ultra) to support classroom instruction and management when needed.
• Assist in the development, assessment, and revision of the GOTS curriculum.
• Mentor students career choices and recruitment efforts.
• Use effective teaching methodologies and regularly update course content and teaching strategies.
• Provide accurate and informative syllabi to communicate student expectations and establish mutual respect.
• Actively communicate student expectations, deadlines, and provide feedback on completed work.
• Maintain 8-10 regular office hours.
• Serve on college committees, participate in college events and activities, and assist in data reporting processes upon request. Sponsor student clubs and organizations when possible.
• Provide external service to the community.
• Perform incentivized training for community employers (additional compensation).
• Participate in professional development activities and seek continuous professional improvement.
• Pursue educational leadership opportunities.
• Attend departmental meetings and assist with departmental activities.
• Travel to local high schools to teach dual-credit courses as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on institutional need. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two-year college degree in welding with AWS certification in welding, or two-year degree in industrial, electrical, or mechanical engineering with two or more years’ relevant work.
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement events and day-to-day operations/duties.
• Demonstrates and facilitates team spirit in department and community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering preferred.
• Experience with residential electricity, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, industrial maintenance, etc. preferred.
• Two or more years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level preferred.
• Training experience or teaching experience.

Additional Skills Requested:

• Journeyman status in a trade would be preferred.
• The ability to teach online, face to face and other modalities.

Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled, will begin reviewing applicants on April 11, 2024.

In addition, please upload a letter of interest, resume, and transcripts.

Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview.  Search may be extended if additional candidates are needed.

KCTCS offers an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity.  This position is a full-time, term-contraction is a full-time, term-contract position, with the expectancy of continuance based on performance.  KY law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment.

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, gender presentation, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, or genetic information. Further, we vigilantly prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor.