Instructor/Assistant Professor of Electrical & Instrumentation

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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WHICH THIS INDIVIDUAL IS ACCOUNTABLE

1. Provides quality instruction to students in assigned courses in electrical and instrumentation including: Instrumentation, Programmable Logic Controllers, Control System Communications, Power Distribution, Electrical Troubleshooting and Motor Controls.
 

2. Provides quality learning experiences both in the classroom and in the hands-on labs for all students enrolled while maintaining the integrity of the course’s standards and objectives.
 

3. States clear objectives and criteria for each course in the course syllabus; follows the Curriculum Committee’s guidelines regarding course syllabi; integrates the appropriate College’s learning goals into each course; evaluates students’ performance and annually assesses student performance in light of these objectives and criteria.
 

4. Teaches courses in a variety of environments and modes. Examples include teaching in the evening and weekends in Rock Springs; developing and teaching customized short courses tailored to the needs of local industry; teaching in the standard classroom, lab and through alternative methods, such as internet, or a combination of these methods.
 

5. Advises students clearly and effectively; learns the requirements for Western graduation and for transfer to other regional colleges and universities. Updates the advising information in the Western Advising Handbook related to his/her curricula at the University of Wyoming and other regional universities.
 

6. Recommends course schedules to the School Chair; recruits and mentors adjunct instructors as assigned; prepares and updates course outlines; recommends new courses as needed.
 

7. Designs and implements effective learning processes for students; provides feedback on student improvement in attaining the Western Goals for Student Success.
 

8. Develops effective working relationships with colleagues. Serves as a resource to the community by being willing to speak to groups, answer specific inquiries, assist with research projects and workshops, locate information and perform other related tasks.
 

9. Develops good working relationships with professionals in the College’s service area in order to solicit cooperation and advises regarding curricular planning, new training opportunities, and other related information to keep the program current and meeting local needs. Organizes and conducts annual and/or semi-annual advisory councils with industry partners to maintain and develop curriculum needs in the industry.
 

10. Collaborates with both the School Chair and the Dean of Outreach and Workforce Development to design courses or training that meets the needs of local industry; meets with training directors or others from local industry, responding promptly to inquiries by phone or e-mail, and accompanying the Chair and/or the Dean, at times, on visits to local plants or mines.
 

11. Recruits traditional-aged students by cooperating with the admissions, developing relationships with high school instructors, visiting area high schools, encouraging students to attend Western, and promoting the value of the College’s technical programs. Visits industry sites to recruit adult students to Western’s technical programs.
 

12. Meets with local industries both to identify their training needs and to update the electrical and instrumentation curriculum.
 

13. Maintains and repairs lab/education training equipment and facilities; designs and builds training models as necessary.

 

14. Maintains a reasonable schedule of office hours that allows on-campus and distance education students to interact and ask questions and that provided time to interact with colleagues, and complete other duties.
 

15. Participates actively in the College’s Assessment Program, including Program Review.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience)

Academic Credentials:

· Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field and four (4) years of professional experience with installation, repair, or troubleshooting electrical equipment in industrial applications or residential electrical work.

Equivalent Experience:

· Associate’s degree in electrical and instrumentation or related degree and six (6) years of professional experience with installation, repair, or troubleshooting electrical equipment in industrial applications or residential electrical work. OR

· No degree but has eight (8) years of professional experience with installation, repair, or troubleshooting electrical equipment in industrial applications or residential electrical work.

1. Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, technologies, principles, and practices of the oil and gas, mining, processing plant, or power plant industries. 
 

2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, colleagues, local industry, and administrators.
 

3. Ability to exercise sound judgment in all facets of the student-teacher relationship and to teach a diverse group of community college students.
 

4. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
 

5. Evidence of continued professional development.
 

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience)

1. Experience teaching at a community college.

2. Active participation in relevant professional organizations.