This position is a full-time faculty position in Dunwoody's Electronics Engineering Technology program. Faculty initiate the teaching and learning process with a focus on continuous improvement. The goal is to create an environment in which students can accomplish the learning objectives of the course of instruction.

SPECIFIC POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Facilitates learning activities so that students learn the principles, theory, skills, and work ethic necessary to become proficient for entry level positions
• Creates a positive learning environment
• Monitors, assesses and advises learner on technical and academic progress and performance
• Uses current academic and industry practices in assigned courses of instruction
• Develops and upgrades lesson material, training aids and maintains equipment within assigned course of instruction
• Assists in the recruitment and placement of learners
• Recommends equipment purchases for labs/classrooms
• As a part of a team, designs and develops new curriculum within assigned program.
• Provides support, coaching, and guidance to students
• Participates in industry and/or professional organizations in order to maintain and enhance program health and academic integrity
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to work 40 hours per week.
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Access.
• Ability to learn new computer programs and database management systems and demonstrate proficiency given adequate training.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, potential employers and/or other external constituents.
• Ability to communicate difficult messages in a professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
• Must be goal and team oriented to build positive working relationships, and conduct business with attention to ethical considerations, and/or school/accreditation guidelines.
• Ability to speak publicly and present information and training material in a cohesive, organized manner.
• Ability to coach students in job search strategies including resume preparation and interviewing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as required by FERPA regulations.
• Ability to work with and communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds and at all levels.
• Must have strong organizational skills, exceptional networking skills, and consistently displays the highest levels of integrity.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including select evenings and weekends to meet college business needs.
• Must be professional in all aspects of the position including appearance, demeanor, and attitude.
• To perform the job successfully, must have adequate knowledge of and willingness to use specialized software such as PowerCAMPUS, Great Plains, Adobe Products, SolidWorks, PowerFAIDS, Canvas, ticketing systems and/or other databases/electronic aids, in order to be as self-sufficient as possible in day-to-day operations. Use and maintain shared network folders to greatly limit reliance on personally stored items and documents.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Skills:Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level. Makes good decisions. Provides sound advice and problem solution. Provides honest and in-depth analysis on problems and issues.
• Operating Skills:Makes decisions in a timely manner. Accepts responsibility for tasks and meets objectives and measures. Documents process, progress, and results. Is committed to continuous improvement. Works toward the most efficient and effective work processes.
• Courage: Has difficult conversations as necessary. Faces up to people problems on any person or situations quickly and directly.
• Energy and Drive:Is action oriented and full of energy for challenging tasks/issues. Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers. Steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Organizational Positioning Skills:Can maneuver through complex situations effectively and quietly. Is sensitive to how people and organizations function. Anticipates where problems may arise and plans his/her approach accordingly.
• Personal/Interpersonal Skills:Relates well to all kinds of people. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all. Adheres to Dunwoodys core values. Is widely trusted - Keeps confidences and admits mistakes. Practices attentive and active listening. Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself.

Candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

• Faculty teaching in all associate's and/or certificate manufacturing programs will have one of the following qualifications:
• An associate's degree in the subject they will be teaching

OR

• Specialized certification or advanced industry certification(s)* and qualifying industry experience*

*Examples of advanced certification include: AWS CWI/CWE, CSWP, FANUC, NIMS, PMMI Mechatronics, etc.

**Examples of qualifying industry experience include recent and relevant work history in the industry or specific industry experience in a specialized subset of the discipline