Diesel and Heavy Equipment Instructor

Associate degree in Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology or related field, a current ASE Certification or one year of industry related work experience in the field
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Associate degree, five years of industry related work experience in the field, two current ASE Certifications  and two of the below demonstrated competencies 
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High School Diploma, seven years of industry related work experience in the field, three current ASE  Certifications and three of the below demonstrated competencies
 
Demonstrated competencies must be in diesel and heavy equipment or closely related field: 

General Function

Central Piedmont Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college.

Duties and Responsibilities

I. Mastery of Subject Matter

a. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.

b. Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.

c. Connect their subject matter with related fields.

d. Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional

organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.

e. Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when

appropriate.

II. Teaching Performance

a. Teach a course load appropriate to their field or discipline.

b. Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.

c. Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.

d. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.

e. Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, telecourses, interactive technology,

when appropriate.

f. Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through

appropriate assignments.

g. Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course

objectives.

h. Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.

i. Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.

III. Evaluation of Student Learning

a. Establish meaningful learning student learning outcomes for courses/programs.

b. Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning

outcomes.

c. Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote

maximum learning.

d. Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division

administrator each semester according to established deadlines.

e. Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

IV. Support of College Policies and Procedures

a. Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment.

b. Teach credit or non-credit courses within field or discipline as needed.

c. Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students

for advisement and consultation.

d. Serve as faculty advisor within the current college advisement system.

e. Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections

in accordance with program and divisional policies.

f. Maintain confidentiality of student information.

g. Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.

h. Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.

i. Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies and Procedures

V. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities

a. Serves on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.

b. Participate in meeting and events required by the college, division, and program

administrators.

c. Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program

administrators.

d. Support both part-time and full-time colleagues.

e. Contribute to program and division curriculum development processes.

f. Participate in graduation ceremonies

g. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff

and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.

VI. Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

a. Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.

b. Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and

channels.

c. Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals on the college

and its constituents.

d. Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans

of the college, division, and programs.

e. Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty and staff.

Advisory Note:

• Official transcripts and college diplomas must be from a regionally accredited institution.

• Higher degrees earned in the discipline or related field may substitute for other required

demonstrated competencies.

• Licenses and/or certifications used for credentialing purposes are to remain current by

the employee, unless noted otherwise.

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