Job Description

The Electrical Systems Technology Faculty/Program Lead is a 9-month position primarily located at the Tyson Family Center for Technology in Monroe, NC. Under the direction of the Director of Skilled Trades and Advanced Manufacturing, the Faculty/Program Lead assumes primary responsibility for curriculum and assessment of the Electrical Systems Technology program of study within the School of Applied Science and Technology. This individual is an academically qualified faculty who holds degree credentials or other qualifications appropriate to the program. He/she is responsible for coordination of curriculum development and review. He/she ensures that the program contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency. Job responsibilities of the program lead are considered additional duties beyond those of curriculum faculty. Licenses and/or certifications used for credentialing purposes must be kept current by the employee, unless noted otherwise. 

Job Duties

·       A commitment to continuous learning through active participation in return-to-work initiatives, instructor externships, and related professional development/training opportunities.

·       Create classroom activities and learning environments that meet the needs of all learners, including high school students, adult learners, and senior populations.

·       Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to SPCC as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services

·       Acts as chief advocate for the program and presents a positive image of the program and the college to both internal and external customers

·       Leads the recruitment effort for the program and assures that promotional literature is current, accurate, and available

·       Assures that all faculty members in the program are assisting with student advising and providing current, accurate information

·       Assists the Director in maintaining a roster of qualified adjunct faculty for the program

·       Works with the Director in recruitment, orientation, and mentoring  of adjunct faculty

·       Performs classroom observations of adjunct faculty in the program

·       Makes recommendations to the Director and Dean of Applied Science and Technology for curriculum changes

·       Leads program faculty in  the area of outcomes and assessment as required for SACS‑COC accreditation

·       Maintains and updates all master course syllabi specific to the program 

·       Coordinates the selection of textbooks, library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning and to maintain program currency

·       Leads the program’s advisory committee process, program review, and program improvement plans

·       Coordinates class scheduling for the program as directed by the Director

·       Assists the Director and Dean of Applied Science and Technology in other ways as needed

·       Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program to meet the needs of a learning-centered college

·       Stay current with developments in the discipline by earning additional industry-recognized credentials as assigned by the supervisor

·       Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position

·       Provide accessibility to students and colleagues as expected in a learning-centered college

·       Accept teaching assignments, based on the needs of the college, at one or more of the following: L.L. Polk campus (Polkton), Old Charlotte Highway campus (Monroe), in high school and community locations (Anson and/or Union counties), or in a corrections setting (Anson county)

·       Accept teaching assignments scheduled during the day, evening, weekends, or online

·       Participate in or support the mentoring process, the SPCC Foundation, and grant identification, preparation, implementation, and evaluation

·       Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the dean, or the Vice President of Academic Affairs