Associate Instructor, Earth Moving Equipment Operator

Title: Associate Instructor, Earth Moving Equipment Operator

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: TCAT-Oneida/Huntsville

Department: Earth Moving Equipment Operator

Campus Location: TCAT Oneida/Huntsville - Oneida Campus

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Oneida/Huntsville is accepting applications for the position of Associate Instructor, Earth Moving Equipment Operator located at the Oneida campus. The instructor will work under the direction of the President and Vice President. A high standard of personal and professional ethics with a sincere interest in teaching and heavy equipment operation is desired.

Job Duties

• Instruct students through lecture, demonstrations, simulation, and/or audio-visual aids to prepare them to enter the heavy equipment operation profession. - (Essential)
• Supervise students’ heavy equipment operation experiences – (Essential)
• Prepare and/or revise syllabi of courses of study with detailed lesson plans. - (Essential)
• Administer assessments to evaluate student progress. - (Essential)
• Maintain confidential student academic records and submit reports related to the program (i.e., grades, attendance, discipline, etc.). - (Essential)
• Participate in continuing education opportunities to remain current in the field. – (Essential)
• Attend meetings, day and/or evening, with program stakeholders. - (Essential)
• Ensure compliance with all TBR, institutional, state, and federal requirements. – (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma
• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in the heavy equipment industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience
• CDL licensure

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
Willingness to remain current through continued education in the occupation to be taught.
Potential ability in instruction.
Strong, moral character, mature attitude, and stable personality.
Networking skills with ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with student, staff, related business, and industry.
Time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
Self-starter; ability to work with limited supervision.