Instructor of Heavy Equipment

Title: Instructor, Heavy Equipment Technology Department: Academic and Student Affairs Supervisor: Director of Industrial Trades Pay Grade: Per Faculty CBA Developed: 10/2021 Revised: 3/2024 Location: Various Approved by: President Position Summary: Primary responsibilities include a full-time teaching load in the Industrial Trades Program, Heavy Equipment Technician, managing the labs, and working with the VP of Academic Affairs to insure curriculum consistency with industry standards.
Course and program assessment, curriculum development, and knowledge of a student and learning-centered environment are necessary.
Commitment to an environment in which faculty and students share ownership for learning, trust, high expectations for performance, and mutual respect is expected.
Specific Responsibilities: The following are the functions essential to performing this job: 1.
Assist with student recruitment, retention, enrollment management and marketing, and establishing relationships with external stakeholders and student prospects.
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Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instruction in a learner centered environment.
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Maintain the academic standards and integrity of the program.
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Develop, execute, evaluate, and update the course syllabi and provide the Academic Specialist with the most recent official copy in electronic format.
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Prepare daily lesson plans, course outlines, and other instructional materials as needed for effective instruction.
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Develop, teach, and evaluate all assigned courses incorporating active learning strategies.
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Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate examinations and other assessment methodologies.
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Recommend and order texts and other instructional materials to be used for instructional functions.
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Maintain a schedule of available office hours for consultation with students and others as may be required.
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Guide and counsel the student in her/his educational adjustments.
Refer students for counseling and tutoring when necessary.
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Recognize and adapt teaching style to the educational needs of the individual students.
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Use a variety of teaching methodologies to promote student learning and success.
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Develop strategies to teach the course content including instructional objectives, assignments, textbooks, weight of grades and delivery methods.
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Develop and provide to students an approved Belmont standardized syllabus for each course taught.
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Successfully deliver each course covering the terminal course objectives found in the syllabus.
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Model exceptional verbal and written communication.
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Utilize related technology (such as PowerPoint, remote access to syllabi and grades, classroom projection systems, course related software, website content, online courses or course components with interactive capabilities) to enhance learning.
Augment the use of open educational resources.
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Establish positive classroom relationships with students by being actively engaged in the classroom and lab.
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Provide opportunities for in-class discussion and questions and display enthusiasm about the students, the subject matter, and the learning process.
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Incorporate higher-level learning (i.
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application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) by giving students opportunities to develop information literacy and problem-solving skills, and by connecting their current study to lab assignments and previous/future study in the related disciplines.
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Communicate tact and impartiality in dealing with students and student related problems.
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Demonstrate competency in use of email, voice mail, and word processing.
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Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate assessment strategies to measure Core Learning Outcomes and direct measures of student learning.
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Perform instructional duties as assigned.
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Provide instruction at off-campus sites as assigned.
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Submit attendance and grades for assigned students electronically as required and maintain appropriate grading documentation.
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Plan, attend, and assist with student, faculty, and college activities.
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Attend department faculty meetings.
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Establish and maintain professional communication and working relationships with all college faculty, administration, and staff.
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Serve as a member and/or officer on assigned or voluntary committees, governance teams, and task forces.
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Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate college policies as delegated by the VP Academic Affairs or as a function of a college governance team.
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Assist the VP Academic Affairs in the preparation of course descriptions and instructional schedules.
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Recommend curriculum changes and/or revisions that will improve the instructional process.
May be assigned to assist in the development of new related proposed programs.
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Design, implement, and evaluate a systematic plan for program evaluation in collaboration with the VP Academic Affairs.
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Take leadership in all advisory committee functions.
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Maintain a clean, professional instructional environment by keeping equipment in proper running order, keeping floors and table tops clean, and promoting proper safety procedures.
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Coordinate equipment maintenance.
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Maintain inventory of current and needed tools and supplies and oversee procurement and purchasing for the department.
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Support new course development.
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Maintain expertise in subject area.
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Facilitate student professional associations.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements: Note: Please rank the below tasks as F for Frequent (6+ hours daily), M for Moderate (4-6 hours daily), O for Occasional (2-4 hours daily) or R for Rarely (>2 hours daily).
F Stand or Sit R Stoop/Kneel/Crawl F Carry/Weight Lift F Walk F Talk/Hear F Exposure to Outside Environment F Use of Fingers/Hands F See R Able to lift 50 pounds R Climb R Taste/Smell R Exposure to Hazardous Materials Position Requirements: 1.
Must be effective in teaching and knowledgeable in subject matter as documented by appropriate professional credential(s)/certifications(s), education, and experience in the designated content area.
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Must have a working knowledge of hydraulics, or electronics, or diesel engines.
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A two year degree preferred but not required.
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Five years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance.
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Previous teaching experience perferred (classroom or professional/corporate training); 6.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Other required knowledge, skills, and abilities: • Must have required subject matter expertise.
• Position requires thorough knowledge of safety and skills related to Industrial Trades programs.
• Individual must project a professional image and possess strong communication skills.
• Excellent motivational and instructional skills, and ability to facilitate diverse groups.
• Ability to teach in an online and classroom learning environment.
• Commitment to students, including academic advising.
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy, students, and teaching at a community college.
• Evidence of on-going professional development to ensure currency in field.
• Commitment to marketing the Industrial Trades programs and recruiting students for the programs.
• Commitment to working with high school/technical centers to develop seamless transition from high school to Belmont.
• Commitment to working closely with employers to understand and meet their workforce needs.
• Willingness to be flexible in responding to changing circumstances and needs such as: teaching at times, locations, and methodologies other than traditional campus schedule and methodologies; exploring and using current and emerging instructional technologies and distance learning technologies.
This job description is subject to change at any time and nothing in this job description restricts the college’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities.
Additionally, this job description shall not be construed as an employment contract.