Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Faculty - Civil & Construction Engineering Technology Instructor
Waterloo, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$51K/yr - $67K/yr
5+ years expHawkeye Community College is seeking a student-focused instructor for their Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program. The role involves teaching various courses and providing high-quality instruction and leadership to students while maintaining collaborative relationships with faculty and industry stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Provides high-quality instruction and leadership to the students in the Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program
Prepares daily instructional plans and materials
Uses various instructional modalities as needed
Employs various instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required
Formulates and maintains curriculum for assigned courses
Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community
Participates in campus committees as assigned
Offers a safe and supportive learning environment while encouraging hands-on learning and problem solving
Establishes partnerships with industry stakeholders to enhance learning opportunities, strengthen employment pathways for students, stay updated on technology advancements in the industry and align the program with workforce needs
Maintains and supervises the use of lab equipment and training materials
Maintains partnerships with our partners in other educational institutions to facilitate seamless transfer for students
Assists with student recruitment and retention initiatives
Mentors students on technical projects and hands-on tasks to enhance their learning experience
Interacts daily with students, faculty, and staff are essential, occurring in person, via telephone, email, and other digital communication platforms
Maintains a safe working environment and adhering to industry-standard safety protocols during all classroom and lab activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Unless otherwise approved, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Civil and Construction Engineering Technology or closely related field
5 years of recent, relevant work experience in the civil and construction engineering technology industry
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas
Demonstrated strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff
Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of faculty, staff, students, and general public in a professional and personable manner
Preferred
Community college experience
Post-secondary teaching experience
Bachelor's degree in Civil and Construction Engineering or related field with 3-5 years of recent, relevant work experience in the civil and construction engineering technology industry
Familiarity with curriculum development and the ability to integrate emerging industry trends into coursework
Benefits
Comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance
A Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses
Holiday
Personal
Sick leave
Tuition reimbursement / tuition remission
A choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution)
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