Chemical Operator Instructor/Program Director

Job Description Summary West Virginia Northern is seeking applicants for a full-time, twelve (12) month, Chemical Operator Instructor/Program Director NOTICE: If you claim post high-school education, license or special training, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your educational transcript, license or training record.
No application will be considered until said documents are received.
Upon onboarding hire, you MUST provide an official transcript.
Internal Job Posting Information Faculty - 12 month Exempt Renewable Term Appointment Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to Under the supervision of the Program Director and the Division Chair, and the direction of the Provost and the President of the College, faculty perform the following duties for their respective programs or disciplines, and the College: Follow the rules and regulations of the College.
Develop a syllabus for each course taught.
Submit each syllabus electronically to the Division Chair by the first day of class.
Follow the College guidelines for syllabus construction.
Maintain a workload of 30 load hours or 600 (Health Sciences) contact hours during day and/or evening per academic year.
The Division Chair and/or Provost may make adjustments as necessary.
Meet classes and provide instruction for classes as scheduled.
Notify the Division Chair of the intent to travel on college business well in advance of the date of the expected absence.
Complete the Absence Form.
Submit your completed Absence Form to your Division Chair.
Notify the Division Secretary of unexpected absence(s) so appropriate arrangements can be made for your class(es).
In case of emergency, submit your completed Absence Form upon return to your Division Chair.
Maintain a minimum of five (5) office hours per week.
During the first week faculty return in the fall and spring semester AND the first two weeks of registration fall and spring, maintain ten (10) office hours during the week for advising.
The Faculty Teaching and Office Schedule Form must be completed and filed with the Division Secretary within the first week of classes Report first week attendance and final grades at the end of the term via NOW and within established deadlines.
Advise students in her/his program(s) which may include: academic counseling aid in scheduling courses withdrawal/retention counseling career guidance and preparation.
Participate in commencement ceremonies.
Assist the Program Director and/or Division Chair with preparation of the program review, annual report, part-time faculty evaluations, self-study reports for accreditation, course and program assessment reports, and other reports and projects associated with the program.
Assist the Program Director and/or Division Chair in the maintenance of equipment and in the recommendations for the purchase of equipment.
Assist the Program Director and/or Division Chair in preparing semester schedules.
Assist in the selection of textbook(s) for courses taught.
Assist the Program Director and/or Division Chair in proposals and development of new courses, programs, and certificates.
Assist the Program Director and/or Division Chair in student recruitment at high schools, college fairs, as well as business, industry, and agencies related to the program/major or discipline.
Participate in service and/or advising during periods designed for pre-registration, registration, new student orientation and other special College events.
Assist in the evaluation and supervision of students serving as lab assistants and in other workstudy capacities as applicable.
Review portfolios for the Board of Governors Degree and other programs related to assessment of experiential learning.
Participate in institutional activities such as College-wide events, college standing committees, ad hoc committees, internal and external marketing and promotional activities, and public service activities.
Attend Faculty Assembly meetings, academic division meetings, advisory committee meetings, and other faculty related events as identified by the administration.
Participate in professional development activities and professional organizations.
Integrate writing, technology, computer applications, and oral presentation requirements into assigned courses where applicable.
Work with the workforce development and/or campus managers, as appropriate, to provide credit or non-credit courses, seminars, workshops, etc.
Assume a positive and active role as a representative of Northern, including support of institutional goals and initiatives.
Qualifications and Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, process control or related field OR Experience: 5 years experience in Chemical Operator Field or Chemical Training or Chemical Industry Prior teaching or training experience is preferred Must be familiar with current professional industry regulatory and safety standards Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; Additional Information Members of the full-time teaching faculty have three primary areas of responsibility: Instruction Academic advising / professional development Institutional and community service