Instructor - Engineering Technology (Nuclear Power Concentration) 9-Month, Full-Time

We have an opening for a 9 Month Full-Time Instructor of Engineering Technology (Nuclear Power Concentration) at our Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:

- We cultivate an inclusive environment.

- We care about the well-being of each other.

- We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

Job Summary: Perform specific duties related to instruction in nuclear power operations; course and curriculum development; professional growth; service to students, and service to the college and community. Deliver classroom, laboratory, or related nuclear operator instruction according to ANS and ABET accreditation guidelines. Operate and maintain Nuclear Power Simulator and utilize in classroom and lab instruction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

· Develop, adapt, and improve programs and services in response to the needs of changing environments, populations served, and evolving institutional priorities

· Provide educational opportunities and experiences to students in leadership, social responsibility, intercultural understanding, and global citizenship

· Utilize classroom and lab instruction, student assessment mechanisms, and classroom management techniques to provide an engaged learning experience to students

· Ensure that each student has been presented with the material to successfully meet the learning objectives of each course within a student’s program of study

· Ensure that instructional materials and equipment are ready for student use, sufficient in quantity, are properly maintained and are in working order prior to class time

· Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts

· Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Organizational Culture and Inclusive Practices

· Maintain a solid understanding of the College goals and priorities as they relate to the student experience

· Participate in ongoing faculty assessment and professional development activities to ensure an active and engaged classroom experience for all students; maintain required certification and license

· Actively participate in meetings, review and analyze assessment data, compile reports, and meet academic and administrative deadlines

· Ensure campus compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory bodies’ guidelines, along with internal policies of the College

Holistic Student Support

· Model compassionate professionalism as an example to students

· Understand the idea that not everyone learns in the same way (i.e. to improve the learning, we can tailor our strategies, rather than just trying harder, studying more)

· Integrate programs, activities, and initiatives to optimize the student experience

· Provide a list of student resources and introducing many possibilities for learning that go beyond the student’s current practices

· Prompt students to select and try various study strategies

· Monitor student progress to promote student success

· Provide counseling resources as needed

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field, or an associate degree in a qualifying field with certifications, or an Associate degree in a qualifying field and 5 years applicable work experience. All qualified applicants must hold or have held a professional license from the NRC as a Senior Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator Certification with at least 5 years of experience in the field. Qualifying fields are Chemical, Mechanical, Nuclear Engineering or Engineering Technology or Nuclear Power Operations. Experience with GPWR Nuclear Simulation Software and NUCP certification are a plus. Ability to write operating procedures based on engineering and technical specifications is needed.

Specific requirements and conditions

Flexible schedule and some travel required; must have a valid vehicle operator’s license.

Work with dual-enrollment high school students (background check will be required).

Projected Salary Range: $40,502 - $58,718

 **All applicant submissions must include a cover letter, CV/Resume, and Unofficial Transcript attachments** 

Open Until Filled: Yes