Job Description

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Athens is accepting applications for the position of full-time Associate Instructor of Technology Foundations. This full-time, in-person, position entails a commitment of at least 37.5 hours per week. The Technology Foundations instructor reports to the Vice President.

Salary Range: $50,894 - $61,074

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Education or subject area to be taught from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience.
• Ability to teach Basic Math, Reading Comprehension, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, or Blueprint Reading.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Skilled at working with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations.
• Current in the fields of Basic Math, Reading Comprehension, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Blueprint Reading.
• Ability to travel between campuses.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven curriculum development experience in basic skills for adult learners.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must possess the communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher and interact with high school and adult learners.
• Must possess knowledge of the principles and practices of the industry and occupation.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with students, colleges, business and industry, faculty, staff and the general public.
• Must have ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs and other appropriate software needed for the teaching profession.
• Must have the ability to multitask with good organization and planning skills
• Passionate belief in the power of education along with the desire to help students achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.
• Ability to be flexible and handle a variety of tasks at one time.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team-oriented environment.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Instruction: Facilitate the classroom instructional process: evaluate and monitor student progress; assign grades; provide academic assistance to students; maintain attendance and grade records; counsel and advise students on career goals; work to retain students; maintain required classroom and office hours.
• Testing Center: Facilitate the Test Center activities for the college and acts as test administrator.
• Course and Curriculum Development: Coordinate with the instructors of each program area to develop courses of studies that complement and enhance the shop or classroom learning environment. This includes the development and coordination of remedial and developmental adult education, and guiding students with identified deficiencies in specific basic skills though and instruction application program.
• Professional Development: Remain current within instructional field and technologies; acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college and division professional development and in-service activities; support related professional organizations; participate in the annual faculty evaluation process.
• Service to Students: Comply with FERPA laws; participate in advising, recruitment, admissions, and orientation of potential students; assist students with job placement; support student activities including SkillsUSA and NTHS.
• Service to the College and Community: Assist in the recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned;

participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes; support and participate in the College’s decision-making processes; provide input and assistance with budgets; attend graduation exercises and participate in mandatory college programs; develop and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with colleagues; maintain an active program advisory committee; work to meet and exceed COE benchmarks for student completion and placement.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or administration, on and off campus.

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