Plumbing Technology Instructor

Position Title:

Plumbing Technology Instructor

Job Description:

Teach the assigned classes of students according to the overall goals and objectives of the department, advancing the students’ knowledge of the subject matter.

JOB TITLE: Plumbing Technology Instructor                                                                                                 REPORTS TO:

DEPARTMENT: Career and Technical Education Construction and Manufacturing

EXEMPT:  Yes

VICE PRESIDENT: 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

Our Plumbing Technology program will prepare you with specialized skills and knowledge related to several careers in the plumbing field.       

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associate Degree ( or higher ) in Plumbing Technology or closely related program of study with a minimum of three ( 3 ) years of work experience.  Journeyman Plumbers will also be considered.  Teaching experience is not required but beneficial.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

• This position is primarily for the Rankin campus but may need to float between campuses as needed.  Currently, this position will teach day classes with the need to teach night classes during the summer.
• Additional night classes may be required as needed.
• Teaches students the occupational competencies necessary for employment.  Teaching load is 15-17 credit hours per semester.
• This position is a 35 hour per week placement.
• Keep prompt, up-to-date, accurate records of attendance, grades, and other reports.
• Prepares course competency-based outlines for each instructional course or program.
• Prepares detailed lesson plans, job sheets, and laboratory for all units of instruction.
• Recommends changes in the total curriculum in order to maintain and up-to-date program.
• Develops and maintains the progress of each student in the program.
• Teaches related subject matter.
• Develops a schedule of courses for each semester.
• Reviews and selects instructional materials such as textbooks, tools, and audio visual materials.

• Completes requests for supplies and other instructional materials on a timely basis.
• Completes enrollment and follow up reports.
• Assists in the development of an annual budget for the instructional program.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory/shop environment.
• Recommends new and/or replacement equipment to be purchased for the program.
• Maintains proper inventory of all equipment and tools assigned to the program.
• Keeps equipment functioning and in good working order by establishing an effective preventive maintenance system.
• Maintains an active industry advisory committee.
• Maintains a good industry relationship for the purpose of student placement for potential employment and donations.
• Takes an active role in the advisement, counseling of students and registering students.
• Helps students find employment in an occupation related to training.
• Fulfils the requirements of a technical certification by attending specified classes and workshops.
• Serves on various faculty committees.
• Attends faculty meeting and professional development workshops and training.
• Issue to students a course syllabus or policy letter at the beginning of the semester and objective sheets for each unit of the course during the semester.
• Keep classes in session for the full scheduled time.  (Classes identified in the schedule as independent study classes will meet according to requirements of the instructor and/or the Dean.)
• Set aside sufficient time for student conferences, guidance, and tutorial assistance.  (Minimum of 6 hours per week required)

• Follow the required institutional process for recording stu