Director, Program, Manufacturing Systems Technology / Mechatronics

Description

Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ) is currently the fourth largest of NC. Community College System’s 58 institutions. On our six campuses and through our online offerings, we annually serve approximately 27,500 students, 60% of whom are students of color. We strive to offer programs that provide equitable educational outcomes for all students representing all backgrounds, including, but not limited to, ability, age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. At GTCC , we are committed to cultivating a workplace culture of inclusion that welcomes, develops, supports, and empowers employees. We are looking for an exceptional leader who shares our institutional mission, vision, and values, to join the instructional team.

Recently, GTCC was selected as the educational provider for the nationally recognized FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) Advanced Manufacturing Technician ( AMT ) program. FAME has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and Time; engaged by multiple nationally and globally renowned think tanks (including five times by the very prestigious Brookings Institution); won 12 awards; and much more. Many faculty participants consider the FAME - AMT program to be a destination job and a top career achievement. See the national website at and view this video for a view of the program at the local chapter level (). Here’s a view from the perspective of FAME Faculty Instructors : .

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He / she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will develop / revise, prepare and teach both technical and non-technical FAME / Advanced Manufacturing Technician courses and facilitate and coach non-credit AMT activities within the program, while caring for and maintaining the FAME Technical Center and laboratory facilities. Faculty will also be responsible for advising students and collaborating with industry partners to ensure relevancy of the curriculum and provide necessary training and education. The faculty member must possess the knowledge, skills and experience to provide effective instruction in advanced manufacturing topics related to mechatronics engineering technology.

Mid Salary

Duties / Functions

Program Director Duties

• Provides leadership and management to the overall FAME Advanced Manufacturing Technician ( AMT ) program credit and non-credit curriculum development / review including ensuring establishment of effective student learning outcomes and related assessment methods.
• Develops class and activity schedules and faculty assignments in coordination with the Dean and area faculty.
• Supports FAME Advanced Manufacturing Technician students through both the academic and non-academic program ensuring retention and graduation.
• Provides oversight of program budgets and inventory for all supplies and equipment.
• Participates in the college’s hiring process; orients new full and part time faculty .
• Participates in providing evaluative feedback to faculty / staff regarding job performance.
• Mentors part-time faculty to ensure academic quality and consistency.
• Participates in required professional development for self and staff to ensure continued program relevancy.
• Maintains knowledge of current industry standards by developing relationships with industry leaders, experts and companies.
• Continuously evaluate national, regional and local workforce trends in the Advanced Manufacturing industry to ensure curricular relevancy.
• Assumes direct instructional responsibility for components of the Advanced Manufacturing Technician curriculum in accordance with established college guidelines.
• Coordinates outreach and develops / maintains relationships with industry-related personnel and employers to promote the advancement of industry employment for graduates.
• Maintains knowledge of current FAME standards and requirements by establishing a relationship with The Manufacturing Institute / FAME USA and staying current on all program aspects.
• All other duties as assigned by senior administration.

Teaching

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include :

Professional Development

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by :

Administration

Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include :

Student Support

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include :

College Service

Support college-wide endeavors to include :

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required

Education Preferred

Experience Required

Experience Preferred

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He / she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to :

1. Multi-task

2. Respect Diversity

3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.

4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment

5. Communicate effectively

6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions

KSA Preferred

Department / Job Specific Requirements

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter : (additional training may be added as needed)

Physical Demands

Physical Activity : Primarily sitting

Environmental Hazard(s) :

Lifting : <=20lbs.

Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.