About this role
General Description of Position
Under the general direction and supervision of the Associate Dean and Dean of Advanced Technologies & Skilled Trades, the Utility Lineworker Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing courses in the Utility Lineworker program. Courses may take place in classroom, laboratory, online, and hybrid (online & face-to-face) formats. This is a full-time regular position based at the Beatrice Campus.
Essential Functions
The instructor is responsible for writing course objectives, implementing appropriate teaching strategies, advising students, monitoring and evaluating student progress, and keeping accurate and timely student records. Teaching assignments for this position include, but are not limited to, various aspects of the Utility Lineworker program.
- Provide instruction and develop courses in assigned subject areas.
- Practice and encourage safety.
- Provide instruction to a diverse student population according to the objectives of each course in the Utility Lineworker program.
- This instructor will utilize a variety of instructional strategies in the classroom/laboratory that include, but are not limited to, lecture, small groups, indoor and outdoor demonstrations, and laboratory activities.
- Prepare and administer student evaluation instruments and maintain accurate student records on attendance, achievement, and progress in a timely manner.
- Remain current in events and developments related to the subject area. Increase and improve personal teaching and subject knowledge through supplemental sources such as in-service activities, conferences, workshops, technical updates, and personal self-study.
- Participate in division and college meetings and committees.
- Participate in program Workforce Leadership Team (WLT) meetings.
- Maintain security of college vehicles, equipment, facilities, and materials.
- Serve as an Academic Advisor for students. Tasks included in this area are: advising students on their academic progress, courses needed for graduation, and division/college policies and procedures; and generally serve as the first line of communication between students and the college staff.
- Develop and/or revise course objectives, content, descriptions, and instructional strategies on the approved college curriculum form. In addition, the instructor will develop, revise, and maintain classroom/laboratory policies, grading structures, and strategies. This instructor will review, evaluate, and recommend textbooks for course use.
- Function as a Member of the Utility Lineworker program, Advanced Technologies & Skilled Trades Division, Instructional Division, and SCC teams.
- Interact with colleagues, students, staff, supervisors, and the public in a manner that will project a positive image of the program and the Col