Mechanical Engineering Technology Faculty
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on December 15, 2023
Title: Mechanical Engineering Technology Faculty (Fall 2024)
Department: Engineering & Media Technologies
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2024
Number of Positions: 1
Position #: 350320
Type of Appointment: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: Resume, transcripts and three professional references.
Reference check requirements: Three (3) professional references, two (2) of which should be former or current supervisors and (1) professional reference.
Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Mechanical Engineering Technology Faculty Member - salary commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Associate of Applied Science-level MET/ENST/EMEC classes and laboratories, create instructional materials and laboratory experiences, promote the MET program through local, regional and national engagement, participate in program assessment activities related to accreditations (e.g. SACS, ATMAE, NIMS), certification and grant parameters, perform student advising, and complete other departmental services as required. The successful candidate must have: (a) an earned Masters of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or a closely-related field Or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or a closely-related field from a regionally accredited college or university and professional experience sufficient to meet SACS criteria. Promotion and tenure will be contingent upon applicant obtaining or achieving significant progress towards Master's Degree as above within 3 years.; (b) a minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial experience, and/or experience in a related research and development, and/or experience teaching a broad range of engineering technology based classes (c) higher education teaching experience beyond the level of Teaching Assistant or Research Assistant (Community College teaching experience, or a clear commitment to the community college ethos, and experience teaching online preferred.) (d) evidence of strong oral and written communication, computer and presentation skills; A teaching demonstration will be required at the interview (e) a commitment to student success; and (f) motivation to develop partnerships with industry. Preference will be given to those having one or more of the following: professional registration; extensive relevant teaching experience; extensive relevant industrial experience. The successful applicant will demonstrate appropriate technical expertise to teach fundamental courses such as engineering materials, manufacturing processes, statics, strength of materials, geometric dimensioning & tolerancing, applied mechanics with dynamics, fluid mechanics/fluid power, and related engineering physics concepts including particle and rigid body dynamics. In addition, applicants should be able to teach a variety of courses from the following areas: additive manufacturing, metrology, CNC programming and operation, industrial maintenance, or lean manufacturing and quality control concepts and applications. Women, veterans, and members of underrepresented groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
70% A. Teach Engineering Technology classes (most specifically Mechanical Engineering Technology,
And Engineering Systems Technology). Create instructional materials and laboratory experiences and teach courses at a variety of times in response to institutional needs, evaluate students' progress toward achievement of stated student learning outcomes and inform them in a timely manner of their progress in the course, contribute to management of labs, and equipment, develop or update course syllabi for courses within the college guideline and curriculum as necessary to remain current with the industry, reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials. Work with other faculty, staff, and local industries and organizations to continually refine and improve the Mechanical Engineering Technology program. Such duties to be performed include: developing new course materials or courses as required to maintain program currency in emerging technologies in the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing; completing assessment requirements relative to the program.
10% C. Advise students. Serve on internal and external committees for the College and the community at large. Work with Business and Community Services department to develop workforce solutions.
10% D. Learn emerging technologies and processes (including different computer platforms and related
hardware, software, and instructional aids) used in teaching METC/ENST classes. Attend and/or present at local, regional, state, or national conferences as part of professional development activities. Work with MET Program Coordinator, faculty, the MET Advisory Committee, and local industries and organizations to continually refine and improve related curricula. Help write grant proposals related to program goals and objectives. Participate in grant activities for awarded grants.
5% F. Share responsibility for day-to-day operation and routine upkeep of classrooms, labs, and
equipment. Promote a safe working environment.
5% G. Along with other duties as assigned, assist in promotion of Engineering Technologies and recruitment of new students.
All employees are expected to engage in strategic institutional efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion of marginalized students.
Note: the College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: None
JOB STANDARDS:
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE/EXPERIENCE:
Broad, current industry knowledge and practical applied research or design experience are required along with the ability to translate those knowledge and skill sets into meaningful learning experiences in a classroom or laboratory setting. A willingness to participate as a team member to realize the overall goals of the ET/MET Program and to prepare students for the workplace and lifelong learning opportunities. A strong desire to work with students and to help them achieve success.
JOB LOCATION:
Courses are offered at the Hardin Valley campus, Strawberry Plains campus and Blount County campus. Teaching at any of these campuses may be required. Teaching day and evening classes may be required. Travel within our two-county service area may be required.
EQUIPMENT:
Metallurgical sample processing equipment, tensile test machine, impact tester, manual and electronic measuring devices, CMM, hydraulic and pneumatics training systems, mechanical-related physics experimentation apparatus, 3D printers, plus manual and automated machining equipment (CNC machines). Manipulate a variety of powered and manual tools.
Full-time Employment Benefits:
Pellissippi State Community College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer
If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu .
If you are interested in this position, click on Apply located below or Apply Now in the upper right-hand corner.
#mrp
Department: Engineering & Media Technologies
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2024
Number of Positions: 1
Position #: 350320
Type of Appointment: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: Resume, transcripts and three professional references.
Reference check requirements: Three (3) professional references, two (2) of which should be former or current supervisors and (1) professional reference.
Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Mechanical Engineering Technology Faculty Member - salary commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Associate of Applied Science-level MET/ENST/EMEC classes and laboratories, create instructional materials and laboratory experiences, promote the MET program through local, regional and national engagement, participate in program assessment activities related to accreditations (e.g. SACS, ATMAE, NIMS), certification and grant parameters, perform student advising, and complete other departmental services as required. The successful candidate must have: (a) an earned Masters of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or a closely-related field Or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or a closely-related field from a regionally accredited college or university and professional experience sufficient to meet SACS criteria. Promotion and tenure will be contingent upon applicant obtaining or achieving significant progress towards Master's Degree as above within 3 years.; (b) a minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial experience, and/or experience in a related research and development, and/or experience teaching a broad range of engineering technology based classes (c) higher education teaching experience beyond the level of Teaching Assistant or Research Assistant (Community College teaching experience, or a clear commitment to the community college ethos, and experience teaching online preferred.) (d) evidence of strong oral and written communication, computer and presentation skills; A teaching demonstration will be required at the interview (e) a commitment to student success; and (f) motivation to develop partnerships with industry. Preference will be given to those having one or more of the following: professional registration; extensive relevant teaching experience; extensive relevant industrial experience. The successful applicant will demonstrate appropriate technical expertise to teach fundamental courses such as engineering materials, manufacturing processes, statics, strength of materials, geometric dimensioning & tolerancing, applied mechanics with dynamics, fluid mechanics/fluid power, and related engineering physics concepts including particle and rigid body dynamics. In addition, applicants should be able to teach a variety of courses from the following areas: additive manufacturing, metrology, CNC programming and operation, industrial maintenance, or lean manufacturing and quality control concepts and applications. Women, veterans, and members of underrepresented groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
70% A. Teach Engineering Technology classes (most specifically Mechanical Engineering Technology,
And Engineering Systems Technology). Create instructional materials and laboratory experiences and teach courses at a variety of times in response to institutional needs, evaluate students' progress toward achievement of stated student learning outcomes and inform them in a timely manner of their progress in the course, contribute to management of labs, and equipment, develop or update course syllabi for courses within the college guideline and curriculum as necessary to remain current with the industry, reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials. Work with other faculty, staff, and local industries and organizations to continually refine and improve the Mechanical Engineering Technology program. Such duties to be performed include: developing new course materials or courses as required to maintain program currency in emerging technologies in the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing; completing assessment requirements relative to the program.
10% C. Advise students. Serve on internal and external committees for the College and the community at large. Work with Business and Community Services department to develop workforce solutions.
10% D. Learn emerging technologies and processes (including different computer platforms and related
hardware, software, and instructional aids) used in teaching METC/ENST classes. Attend and/or present at local, regional, state, or national conferences as part of professional development activities. Work with MET Program Coordinator, faculty, the MET Advisory Committee, and local industries and organizations to continually refine and improve related curricula. Help write grant proposals related to program goals and objectives. Participate in grant activities for awarded grants.
5% F. Share responsibility for day-to-day operation and routine upkeep of classrooms, labs, and
equipment. Promote a safe working environment.
5% G. Along with other duties as assigned, assist in promotion of Engineering Technologies and recruitment of new students.
All employees are expected to engage in strategic institutional efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion of marginalized students.
Note: the College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: None
JOB STANDARDS:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology or a closely-related area from a regionally accredited college or university. Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology or a closely-related field area from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial experience, and/or experience in a related research and development, and/or experience teaching a broad range of engineering technology-based classes.
- Higher education teaching experience beyond the level of Teaching Assistant or Research Assistant (Community College teaching experience, or a clear commitment to the community college ethos, and experience teaching online preferred).
- Evidence of strong oral and written communication, computer and presentation skills; A teaching demonstration will be required at the interview.
- A commitment to student success.
- Motivation to develop partnerships with industry.
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE/EXPERIENCE:
Broad, current industry knowledge and practical applied research or design experience are required along with the ability to translate those knowledge and skill sets into meaningful learning experiences in a classroom or laboratory setting. A willingness to participate as a team member to realize the overall goals of the ET/MET Program and to prepare students for the workplace and lifelong learning opportunities. A strong desire to work with students and to help them achieve success.
JOB LOCATION:
Courses are offered at the Hardin Valley campus, Strawberry Plains campus and Blount County campus. Teaching at any of these campuses may be required. Teaching day and evening classes may be required. Travel within our two-county service area may be required.
EQUIPMENT:
Metallurgical sample processing equipment, tensile test machine, impact tester, manual and electronic measuring devices, CMM, hydraulic and pneumatics training systems, mechanical-related physics experimentation apparatus, 3D printers, plus manual and automated machining equipment (CNC machines). Manipulate a variety of powered and manual tools.
Full-time Employment Benefits:
- Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA
- Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
- Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
- Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
- 14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
- Sick Leave Bank
- Longevity Pay
- Many opportunities for professional development
Pellissippi State Community College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer
If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu .
If you are interested in this position, click on Apply located below or Apply Now in the upper right-hand corner.
#mrp
