Assistant Professor, Diesel SLTech - Salt Lake City, United States - Salt Lake Community College

Description

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The Salt Lake Technical College (SLTech) provides technical education and career training for students to develop the skills needed to gain meaningful employment.

SLTech at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) seeks to attract an active, culturally, and academically distinct faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application, and integration of knowledge.

The successful applicant will join a vital and innovative department. Members of the team are reflective practitioners and knowledgeable teachers in their respective fields.

Such faculty members actively serve our students in successfully obtaining the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in their careers.

Provide classroom and lab instruction in all aspects of the SLTech Diesel Technician program while working with students in an afternoon/evening classroom and lab.

The instructor will be required to collaborate with other members in this department who share the lab space, develop a new curriculum, and update the existing curriculum as needed.

The candidate will market the program to recruit students. This position depends on student enrollment levels.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties


Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Creates an effective, supportive learning environment for Salt Lake Technical College and Workforce Education students.
• Teaches courses consistent with department procedures, appropriate Course Curriculum Outline (CCO), and catalog description.
• Provides each student with a syllabus (paper or online) at the first-class meeting that complies with department procedure and the CCO.
• Teaches assigned classes at the scheduled time and place, meeting during required contact hours.
• Demonstrates the incorporation of active and applied learning in courses taught (hands-on and engaged high-impact activities).
• Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments
• Promotes the development of critical thinking among students.
• Actively participates in the update and production of new curriculum development and related activities as a contributing team member of Salt Lake Technical College and Workforce Education.
• Maintains campus presence to respond to instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community. Actively and consistently engage all students enrolled in programs assigned to teach on a daily basis, ensuring contact is significant.
• Maintain availability to teach courses at times directed by the academic needs of the program and availability of staffing pool. The department recommends final teaching assignments with the final decision by the Academic Administrator.
• Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards.
• Consistently improve course quality, design, and course integrity through participation in the college-wide assessment of student learning.
• Maintains student attendance, progress, completion, and employment outcome records, per SLTC requirements.
• Tracks and reports student progress.
• Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance. Informs students of progress to date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment.
• Uses appropriate resources and technology in the delivery of courses.
• Collaborates with colleagues for instructional improvement.
• Coordinates and supervises internships and clinical experiences for students as assigned.
• Responds to voicemail and email communication promptly (generally within 1 day).
• Meets deadlines.
• Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure.
• Partners with the college to provide innovation to improve the learning environment.
• Promotes support for the mission, vision, values, and goals of SLTech by incorporating culturally competent pedagogy and inclusivity practices.
• Under the direction of the Associate Dean and the Department Coordinator, engages employers, industry representatives, and community members.
• Provide an industry viewpoint to students and the training program so that students will be prepared to enter the workforce when completed.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued


Responsibilities & Duties:

• Effectively prepare and teach classes to facilitate student learning.
• Assess student performance and maintain student records.
• Develop, distribute, and adhere to current course outlines and/or syllabi.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Advise students on program and/or course requirements.
• Demonstrate and support a professional commitment to the Aviation and Transportation Related Technology Division and Salt Lake Tech mission and value statements.
• Participate in college meetings and provide general service to the school and college.
• Participate in recruiting opportunities.

Recruiting opportunities will be available throughout the school year and the candidate will need to calendar those dates for attendance.

Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications:

• Eight (8) full-time years of paid Heavy Duty Diesel Systems technician experience.

OR

• Six (6) full-time years of paid diesel work experience and an Associate of Applied (AAS) degree.

OR

• Four (4) full-time years of paid diesel work experience and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. The Bachelor of Science degree must be in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications


Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Diesel Systems Technology or related field from an accredited

College or University.

• Two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience in Diesel Systems Technology or a related field.
• A working knowledge of Canvas LMS is preferred.
• Veterans with diesel work and training will be given an advantage in a screening interview.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities


KSA's:

Provide classroom and lab instruction in all aspects of the SLTech Heavy Duty Diesel program while working with students in an afternoon/evening classroom and lab.

• This is a first-year program and second-year degree-seeking students may move to the day program or finish if possible in the afternoon/evening program.
• Engage in professional development activities to remain current and improve knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the machinist and teaching professions.
• Work cooperatively with others to purchase required materials and equipment and manage and maintain the shared classroom space and lab equipment.
• Work with your department in outreach efforts to recruit students and advertise the program.
• Be physically fit and able to work on, above, and under semi-trucks and equipment. This job requires heavy lifting and you should be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
• Applicant must be computer proficient and know or be able to learn how to use Canvas Learning Management Software within the first 90 days on the job.
• This is a full-time, full-year position with vacation time and other benefits. The applicant must be present full-time when working, this is not a remote teaching/learning position.

Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties Special Instructions

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at time of hire.

Priority Review Date:

May 30, 2024:
Applications received by this date will have first consideration.

Applications after this date will be reviewed on a need by need basis until a candidate is selected for hire.

Selected finalist will be required to participate in a teaching demonstration and will be asked to provide recommendation letters.

SLCC HR Dept will conduct criminal background checks on the selected finalist. In addition, Official Transcripts from the selected finalist are required before offering employment.

SLCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for FT Faculty members


Please visit:
SLCC Employee Benefits Page.

SLCC Faculty General Description found Appendix 1 link below:

Faculty Compensation and Workload Handbook

If selected for an interview please provide have certificates of training and be able to discuss your specialties in the Diesel Mechanic career area.

SLCC Highlights

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state.

We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates.

Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities.

SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives.

A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely.

As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community.

SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

FLSA Exempt SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination.

The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.