Engineering Instructor

Northeast Iowa Community College is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as an Instructor for the Engineering Technology (AAS) program. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing instruction and technical leadership for a specific suite of courses within the 71-credit curriculum. This role focuses on mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and automation systems. Qualifications Educational Requirement: Must meet institutional faculty standards for technical instruction; program admission for students requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in AutoCAD, GD&T, and industrial robotics. Instructional Agility: Ability to adapt technical curriculum to online or hybrid formats as necessitated by the educational plan. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Design and Drafting: Deliver foundational and advanced instruction in Introduction to CAD : AutoCAD (CAD:172) , Engineering Drawings (DRF:141) , Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (CAD:237) , and Engineering Graphics & Design (EGT:192) . Core Engineering Technology: Facilitate the Introduction to Engineering Technology (EGT:114) course. Manufacturing and Automation: Instruct students in Introduction to Lean Manufacturing (MFG:516) and Introduction to Automation Systems/Robotics (ELT:715) . In addition to other CBE coursework based on experience. Capstone Mentorship: Oversee the final Design Project (EGT:188) , ensuring students integrate cross-disciplinary skills into a comprehensive technical solution. Competency-Based Education (CBE) Implementation Facilitate Mastery-Based Learning: Focus instructional efforts on ensuring students demonstrate specific industry competencies rather than completing fixed hours of seat time. Academic Rigor: Ensure all students achieve a minimum grade of a B in required core coursework for program completion. Pace Management: Support students as they navigate prerequisites, such as requiring EGT:114 prior to enrollment in EGT:192 , and DRF:141 as a prerequisite or corequisite for CAD:237 . Safety Oversight: Verify that all students complete the required ten-hour OSHA training during their first term of enrollment and lab management. Administrative and Student Support Advising: Collaborate with academic advisors, success coaches, and faculty to discuss course availability and student educational plans. Assessment: Review student entry requirements, including ALEKS math scores and reading assessment scores, to ensure appropriate course placement and student readiness. Continuous Improvement: Maintain and update the Educational Plan to reflect current industry standards and Department of Education requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr