Job Details

Tidewater Community College
Teaching Faculty in Mechanical Engineering Technology/Mechatronics
  • Position Number: 6309165
  • Location: Chesapeake, VA
  • Position Type: Engineering - Mechanical

Teaching Faculty in Mechanical Engineering Technology/Mechatronics

Tidewater Community College

Job Description
The major emphasis is on teaching and inspiring students to learn by working in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities to help students develop their interests and abilities to the fullest capacity to become better persons, better workers, and better citizens. Faculty responsibilities also include: office hours, committee work, student activities, community activities, student advising, and professional activities.

The faculty member is responsible for teaching discipline courses in which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; develops curriculum and works collaboratively with colleagues to select program and/or discipline resources; assists in the selection and development of faculty; participates in and/or leads the instructional activities of the discipline and governance of the pathway and college. Demonstrates the effective use of technology in an academic environment. Works cooperatively and collegially with other faculty and staff members, colleagues, and community partners in support of student learning.

KSA's/Required Qualifications
Applicable to all teaching faculty positions:
  • Willingness to design and implement curriculum to support and improve student learning.
  • Ability to develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the diversity of community college students to promote acquisition and application of knowledge.
  • Ability to use consistent, timely formative and summative assessment measures to enhance student learning.
  • Experience with, or willingness to learn and utilize, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
  • Willingness to use or incorporate emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods appropriately, including online delivery, hybrid course options, content software, web-enhancements, etc.
  • Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally (in group and one-on-one settings) orally and in writing.
  • Willingness to stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of the discipline.
  • Teaching experience preferred especially at the community college level.

    Applicable to the specific position:
  • Appropriate level of education (required): Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology, Engineering, Electromechanical Controls, Mechatronics, Safety Engineering
  • Minimum of two years work-related experience

    Link for posting: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/85927

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