West Virginia Northern Community College ยท 2 months ago
Compressor Mechanic Instructional Specialist Program Director
Wheeling, WV
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWest Virginia Northern Community College is seeking a full-time Compressor Mechanic Instructor/Program Director. The role involves serving as the main instructor for the Compressor Mechanic program and fulfilling program director duties, including program assessment and lab development on the Wheeling campus.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
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
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 VPL 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 work-study 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field OR
5 years' experience as a compressor mechanic
Must be familiar with current professional industry regulatory and safety standards
Preferred
Prior teaching or training experience
Benefits
Retirement with employer matching
Health insurance
Life insurance
Social security
Northern tuition waivers
Paid vacation and sick leave
Holiday pay
Company
West Virginia Northern Community College
West Virginia Northern Community College, a public, comprehensive community college with campus locations in Wheeling, Weirton, and New Martinsville, was created on May 9, 1972, and has grown into one of the largest institution of higher education in the Upper Ohio Valley.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Debra Tervala
Vice President for Learning and Chief Academic Officer
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