Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Instructor

Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Instructor

# of Weeks: 52
Hours per week: 40.00
Work Schedule Days:
Schedule:
Reports To: Associate Dean of Applied Technology
Recruitment Group: Full-Time Faculty
Multiple Locations - See job description for more details: No
Closing Date:
Salary Expectation: $72,462 to $81,519 Annual Salary ** If the successful candidate hired does not meet the educational requirements, the position may be offered at a different salary, per the full-time faculty salary schedule.
LAKESHORE'S MISSION:
Transform individuals to strengthen our communities through innovative and accessible learning.

Full-time Benefits Include:
Competitive health, dental, vision insurance
Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually | Professional development and growth opportunities
6.9% Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) savings - matched dollar for dollar | 403(b) and 457 retirement savings options
College paid life and disability insurance | Health and dependent care Flex Spending Accounts
Onsite fitness center and walking path | Up to 8 weeks paid New Child Leave
Onsite wellness screenings

Lakeshore also offers generous paid time off starting with 20 days of vacation time, 9 days of sick time, 6 personal days,
10 holidays, and a one-week winter break.

Additional Perks:
Local discounts on food, entertainment, and events | Discounts on cell phone plans and rental cars
Common Read events | Culinary experiences from onsite emerging chefs | Identity theft protection
"Dress for your day" | Employee recognition and appreciation events
Campus closed six Fridays during summer

Benefits begin the first of the month coinciding with or following hire.
For additional information on our vast array of benefits, read through our benefits guide.

SHIFT: Day/Night/Weekend Teaching Assignments | Flexible hours based upon the needs of the college

LOCATION: Lakeshore Technical College - Cleveland, Wisconsin

POSITION SUMMARY: Deliver high-quality instruction, emphasizing alignment with the local workforce needs in the field of Mechanical Design and Engineering. Proficiently teach mechanical drafting using industry-standard software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and CREO, covering diverse topics such as additive manufacturing, prototyping, reverse engineering, and mechanical design theory drafting skills development will empower students for success, offering hands-on experiences in constructing and revising engineering drawings. Stay at the forefront of industry trends and integrate cutting-edge practices into the curriculum, ensuring students are well-prepared for the workforce. Knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing. Fostering a collaborative learning environment that prepares students for real-world teamwork scenarios.

Educate students with core knowledge and current developments in the discipline. Provide regular curriculum and course improvement with continually updated teaching methods. Participate in subject or program leadership teams and college-wide committees. Work effectively in a team-based environment. Seek opportunities for continuous professional development.

Responsible for placing learning first and providing educational experiences for learners in accordance with the mission of the college inclusive of facilitating learning, assessing student performance, as well as instruction and outcomes, developing and maintaining current/relevant course materials and curriculum, working with high school dual credit teachers, and communicating with the community, other schools, the college, the division, and team members. Teaching/training in business and industry may be assigned.

Provide high quality customer service throughout all interactions. This includes but is not limited to: work effectively and positively with people from all backgrounds; help the customer find solutions; anticipate needs, and follow-up with the customer. Provide friendly, respectful, personalized experiences throughout every interaction.

This is a year-round position serving, on average, 40 hours per week. During assigned instructional terms, or semesters, 60% of the week is designated for students contact time, or teaching, and 40% for professional expectations, as outlined below.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/ADA: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Other duties may be assigned):

Instruction

Instruction

• Faculty in this role are required to align industry specific equipment such as 3D printers, and software to the courses in the program.
• Faculty remain current in industry software and programs including AutoCAD, SolidWorks and CREO.
• Instruct and demonstrate mechanical design practices to students.
• Evaluate mastery of student performance by employing authentic assessments.
• Assist with equipment and material procurement process.
• Seek opportunities to implement programming and software updates, including continued education.
• Submit work orders to facilities for lab and equipment repairs.
• Administer certifications to students.
• Work effectively with outside vendors.
• Develop relationships with companies in Lakeshore's district and beyond.
• Develop and maintain relationships with high school instructors to establish dual credit opportunities as well as recruitment activities.
• Promote mechanical design careers and manufacturing within the college, at high schools, events, conferences, and in the manufacturing community.
• Ensure the safety of students in potentially hazardous work environments through safe working practices and proper use of equipment.
• Participate in college outreach activities, both on and off campus.
• Work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Create an inclusive, effective learning environment that addresses barriers and provides reasonable accommodations.
• Execute any other duties related to the program and student success.

Instruction/Manage the Learning Environment
Curriculum: Integrate learning theories and models into curriculum design. Update curriculum appropriately in curriculum design repository system and the college learning management system according to the college schedule and guidelines.
Delivery: Facilitate learning, utilizing a variety of delivery modes and learning theories. Encourage engagement of students while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and functioning environment.
Assessment: Evaluate student learning based on course competencies and program outcomes, employing formative and summative assessments. Provide constructive and timely feedback Retain records through the college information system according to program requirements.
Support Dual Credit and Credit for Prior Learning activities.
There may be operational needs requiring substitutions of alternative duties and/or the creation of flexible delivery (e.g., CBE, iFlex) in courses.

Enhance Student Success
Modify teaching and learning based upon feedback and assessment results to improve student success.
Create an inclusive and equitable learning environment designed to address student needs and partner with accommodation or other support services to provide reasonable accommodations, when appropriate.
Advise students in ways that foster the development of the whole student, and encourages persistence and timely completion of a course, certificate, diploma, or degree.
Assess the effectiveness of a course and/or program and take necessary steps to enhance outcomes.

Pursue Professional Development
Participate in initial and ongoing required professional development. This includes, but is not limited to, college-wide meetings, on-site professional development days, Wisconsin Technical College System Faculty Quality Assurance System FQAS courses, etc.
Develop and update annual goals as documented in the employee performance review.
Maintain required industry certifications and/or licensures.

Participate in Planning or College Advancement
Participate in division, department, and program meetings to improve program health.
Provide input into hiring, mentoring, and succession planning.
Participate in college advancement initiatives, including college-wide teams, advisory committees, and/or statewide teams.
Contribute to the design, implementation, and reporting of grants.
Support the College accreditation process.
Participate in program planning, development, and modification.

Outreach
Participate in outreach, recruitment, and community events as determined by college leadership.
Collaborate with Workforce Solutions on scoping business and industry needs.

Other
Activities required to maintain program accreditation unless part of coordinator duties.
Grant writing and reporting activities may be required.
Activities required to maintain competency, partnerships, and mutual services within external/offsite location.
Oversee and coordinate operations at external sites and satellite locations that maintain campus standards.

SUPERVISORY SKILLS:

• None
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and two years (4,000 hours) of recent relevant occupational experience in the field OR associate's degree in a related discipline and three years (6000 hours) of recent occupational experience in the field OR technical diploma in related discipline and four years (8000 hours) of recent occupational experience in the field OR a Journey worker Card in a related discipline and two years' (4000 hours) of recent relevant occupational experience in the field OR five years hours) of recent occupational experience. If no Bachelor's degree, successful candidate will be required to complete within five years of employment. Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks and CREO.
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing beneficial.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:

• None

MVR CHECK Required - The employee in this position is a potential operator of a Lakeshore Technical College owned vehicle or may be responsible for driving any other motor vehicles on behalf of the College.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
Be familiar with basic hardware; use a laptop, printer, and scanning techniques equipment.
Securely access college network systems using appropriate multi-factor authentication, navigate through Windows; and appropriate navigation through the internet.
Use voicemail, email, and calendaring programs.
Understand database concepts and use queries; create a basic spreadsheet; create simple charts and graphs; develop materials using presentation software; manage and create files.
Use video conferencing.
Utilize PeopleSoft appropriately.
Use electronic timesheet.
Use Blackboard and associated tools.
Utilize classroom technologies necessary for instruction (e.g., Interactive Whiteboard, SmartBoard, Projectors, Document Camera, and Lecture Capture equipment).
Manage laptop carts.
Use Worldwide Instructional Design System (WIDS) for curriculum development and access to course/syllabi information.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Possess excellent classroom delivery skills, which encourages success and participation on the part of students.
Must be innovative and able to collaborate with other staff in developing curriculum for classroom instruction.
Must be well motivated and have a strong interest in contributing to the success of the College.
Positive human relations and effective written and oral communication skills essential.
Exemplify college values in all staff and student interactions as well as services delivered.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students, and people of diverse cultural, social or educational backgrounds.
Fluent, bilingual individual is beneficial

All instructors are required to meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS), and/or other job specific licensing standards.

Per subject area taught, instructors are required to possess the appropriate credential.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform duties of position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to work outside in varying weather conditions.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment may require multi-tasking.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is designed to cover the basic functions of the job and is not considered a detailed description of every job duty that is required, other duties may be assigned as needed. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to ensure the successful delivery of organizational objectives.

CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment conditional on completion of a Background Information Disclosure (BID) and a Motor Vehicle Record Check with the results acceptable to the College.
Valid State of Wisconsin driver's license is required.
Must meet and maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) requirements within 3 years of employment.

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** If the successful candidate hired does not meet the educational requirements, the position may be offered at a different salary, per the full-time faculty salary schedule.

Lakeshore Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic testing, lack of English skills, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, veteran status, parental status, marital status, pregnancy or other protected categories, in its services, employment, programs, and/or educational programs and activities, including but not limited to admissions, access and participation. The college attempts to be in compliance with all federal laws including but not limited to Title IX & section 504. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies are handled by the executive director of human resources/affirmative action officer, 1290 North Avenue, Cleveland WI 53015, phone or , ext. 1139.

Lakeshore Technical College provides reasonable accommodations to assist persons with disabilities to access or participate in its programs or activities. Persons requiring accommodation to access the college's programs, services, and/or employment should call LTC at or 888. Go To LTC , or TTY 711.

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