Professor/Coordinator, Energy Systems Technology
2 months ago
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 00340
Department: Energy Systems Technology
Opening Date: 06/12/2024
Number of Months: 10
Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).
Description
The Professor/Coordinator, Energy Systems Technology is a full-time, 10-month faculty position responsible to the Department Chair, Energy Systems Technology and Dean, School of Skilled Trades & Continuing Studies. Professors provide classroom instruction and college service. The Professor/Coordinator will be responsible for providing assessment data reporting and will be a liaison between the Dean and instructors.
Essential Functions and Duties
Professor Responsibilities
- Teaching theory and laboratory courses in energy systems technology
- Preparing and maintain course syllabi, objectives and student records
- Coordinating, developing and revision of competency-based curriculum
- Active involvement in curriculum evaluation and revisions, textbook selections and course outlines
- Assisting the energy systems technology program in continuous improvement and in compliance with Texas Higher Education Coordination Board Standards
- Recruiting students for the energy systems technology program
- Advising students in the energy systems technology program
- Promoting the development and scheduling of continuing education courses
- Assuming duties, including advisory committee involvement and research, as assigned
- Participation in departmental, college and related professional activities
- Performing other duties as assigned by the dean or department chair.
- Assess and determine impartial and competent accreditation standards
- Facilitate day-to-day coordination of department instructors
- Keep the department chair informed of progress and time lines
- Delegate responsibilities
- Schedule and attend internal and external meetings related to the EST department, the School of Skilled Trades and Continuing Studies, and Tyler Junior College
- Prepare budget for each new fiscal year to cover Energy Systems Technology departmental needs, with department chair approval
- Prepare schedules with regard to class balancing, faculty workload assignment and credentialing
- Coordinate Perkins Grant requests with department faculty
- Evaluate lab updates and upgrades
- Maintain advisory committee membership and prepare meeting agenda
- Program assessment
- Help students to prepare resumes and learn interview skills
- Other duties as assigned
Exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
- Maintain current and comprehensive knowledge and experience in the teaching field and assigned teaching discipline
- Create a classroom environment reflecting professionalism, equity, respect and trust
- Abide by Employee Standards of Conduct
- Perform job duties as assigned by department chair and dean (unless request is in violation of TJC policy or local/state/federal laws)
- Stay current with and follow departmental and college policies
- Complete required compliance trainings and stay current on professional development hours
Exhibit a commitment to student success
- Design classroom instructional activities appropriate to the expected rigor of the course and consistent with program expectations and course objectives
- Embed interactive learning activities in the instructional setting that engage student learning and encourage student development of active learning skillsets
- Facilitate student learning and successful completion of course by preparing and using appropriate instructional materials compatible with the expected rigor of the course and consistent with program expectations and course objectives
- Align learning opportunities and employ suitable assessments of course learning outcomes and program learning outcomes, with the student core competencies
- Sequence learning opportunities and assessments through the courses and program to build student learning and understanding
- Integrate workplace professional skillsets into the classroom environment (i.e., prompt and regular attendance, initiative to seek clarification, timely submission of work, use of technology in work completion, etc.)
- Motivate students to perform at their highest level by maintaining an atmosphere of dignity and cordiality conducive to learning in both the classroom and office
- Meet all classes as scheduled and maximize use of available class time
- Maintain scheduled office hours as required
- Follow attendance and office hour requirements for online and hybrid classes as specified in the distance education course standards (see employee handbook)
- Follow prescribed course syllabi and adopted textbooks (including appropriate assigned readings)
- Inform students of student learning outcomes, class procedures and grading policies at the beginning of each semester
- Demonstrate initiative and/or cooperative support of leadership, faculty and staff to implement strategic improvements and achieve goals
- Attend and participate in required department and school meetings, and perform other duties as assigned by the department chair or instructional dean
- Teach in the modality (face-to-face, hybrid, or online) chosen by the College.
- Maintain accurate records and submit required student attendance and grade reports by published deadlines
- Model professional conduct and enforce student conduct policies as prescribed
- Participate in all required convocation activities and graduation events
- Maintain required memberships/licensures/certifications per department and accrediting body standards
- Assume duties, including committee assignments, over and above assigned classes and office hours as requested by department chair or instructional dean
- Demonstrate commitment to the college through actively participating in TJC sponsored events and activities beyond assigned classes and office hours as appropriate
- Network with community members and others to promote the TJC program and its students
- Exhibit conduct that reflects the mission, vision and values of the institution and the community
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic computer skills
- Familiar with Microsoft Office
- Communicate effectively and professionally with students and faculty
- Possess presentation skills
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
- Associate's degree in related field
- Three years of work experience in the field
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Teaching experience in a community or technical college
Supplemental Information
Other Expectations
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Will have contact - in person, by email, or by phone - with staff, students, and the general public
- Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities
INSURANCE (Coverage fully or partially funded by the College)
Health Insurance
Health insurance will become effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment, provided that insurance enrollment forms are submitted. There are two plans for employees to choose from, both administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. With either plan, you have access to a network of over 10,000 medical and mental health providers in Texas. Both plans include a comprehensive prescription drug program through Optum Rx.
Employee's premium is fully funded by the College and State. Dependent premiums are funded 75% by the College and State, and 25% by the employee.
Basic Life Term Life Insurance
The State provides employees a term life insurance policy of $5,000 with $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment.
Long-Term Disability
This benefit is made available by the State and is fully funded by the College. Approved benefit pays 60% of insurance salary after 180-day elimination period. Benefits are paid until your return to work, reach full Social Security retirement age or are no longer considered disabled under the plan.
Optional Term Life Insurance
With this optional plan, employees may purchase one to four times their annual salary in life insurance. The College funds one times the annual salary premium not to exceed $120 annually.
OPTIONAL INSURANCE (Coverage fully funded by the employee)
Dental Insurance
Two dental insurance plans are available to full-time employees and eligible dependents.
Vision Insurance
The health insurance plan covers some vision and eye health services, but does not cover the cost of eyeglasses and contact lenses. Additional vision insurance is offered to full-time employees and eligible dependents to help offset those costs.
Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment
This optional benefit provides additional financial support when there is an accidental death or injury of a certain type.
Short-Term Disability
If claim is approved, this optional benefit pays 66% of monthly salary after a 30-day elimination period up to five months.
Cancer/Intensive Care Plan/Heart Plan/Accident Plan
Several optional plans are available to employees and eligible dependents through AFLAC.
Dependent Term Life Insurance
An optional term-life insurance policy of $5,000 with accidental death and dismemberment is available for all eligible dependents.
Tobacco User Premium
All participants enrolled in a Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) health plan must be certified as a tobacco user or non-user. Tobacco users of any age - adults and minors - are charged the $30 tobacco user premium each month.
RETIREMENT
Retirement
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is provided and required for all full-time employees. Full-time faculty an eligible administrative employees may elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) as an alternative to TRS.
TJC Alternative Retirement Plan
The College contributes on a monthly basis 4% of a full-time employee's salary into an alternative retirement plan administered by TIAA-CREF. Additionally, if an employee contributes 1%, 2% or 3%, the College will make a matching contribution for a total of 6%, 8% or 10% respectively. Some vesting requirements will apply.
Tax-Sheltered 403(b) Plans
An optional retirement plan available to full-time employees. Employees may contribute up to the annual IRS maximum limitation in voluntary retirement savings to various approved vendors.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
An optional retirement plan available to full-time employees. Employees may contribute to the annual IRS maximum limitation in this voluntary retirement savings plan.
HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE
Sick Leave
Full-time employees accrue 8 hours per month per contract length, with a maximum accrual of 90 days.
Holidays
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- Spring Break (5 weekdays)
- Thanksgiving Break (5 weekdays including Thanksgiving Day)
- Winter Break (7 to 12 weekdays)
PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Professional Development
The cost of tuition in selecting Continuing Education courses offered by the College may be covered under the Employee and Family Scholarship program. Additional professional development opportunities may be afforded to employees at no cost with prior supervisor approval.
Enrollment in TJC Credit Classes
The Employee and Family Scholarship, subject to availability of funds, is offered to full-time employees and their eligible dependents for applicable courses. The scholarship covers: Tuition (excludes out-of-district surcharge), General Education Fee, Student Life Fee, Health Services Fee, Registration Fee, Parking Fee, Distance Education Fee, Lab Fee and the College Preparatory Fee.
The Tuition Exemption program allows for the exemption of all tuition and fees for credit courses and approved non-credit courses for full-time employees meeting applicable guidelines.
OTHER BENEFITS
TJC Event Attendance
Free admission to regular season College sporting events for employees and immediate family.
Free admission for two to most cultural arts events on campus.
Library Use
Employees may utilize the Vaughn Library and Learning Resource Center.
Fitness Facility Use
Employee and immediate family use of the Apache Recreation Center - an indoor weight and exercise center, 18-hole disc golf course, covered basketball course, and outdoor ping-pong table and cornhole. The cost is $5 per ID.
Disclaimer: These benefits are subject to change without notice. The College reserves the right to change, modify and/or terminate any program with or without reason or notice. This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute any agreement on the part to Tyler Junior College to provide employment to or benefits for the prospective employee.
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