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Wayne State College is seeking an Industrial Technology
Faculty member for the School of Business and Technology to begin Fall 2022.
Faculty member for the School of Business and Technology to begin Fall 2022.
Wayne State College has
been educating students for more than 100 years. Located in Northeast Nebraska, close to Sioux City, Iowa, and within a two-hour drive to
Sioux Falls, Omaha, and Lincoln, the College is one of the most dynamic, regional public colleges in the Midwest. One of three members of
the Nebraska State College System, the College distinguishes itself by providing educational excellence in a small, personalized setting.
The beautiful 128-acre campus serves over 3,900 students who have a choice of more than 130 programs of study. In fall 2020, the College
welcomed the second largest freshmen class in its history, driven by new academic programs and partnerships, updated and new facilities, and
a continuing focus on supporting students with generous scholarships in their academic and co-curricular experiences. Wayne State has been
the recipient of a number of awards, honors, and distinctions due to its commitment to service, student success, and providing an
exceptional education at an affordable cost. The entire community is focused on making Wayne State a great place for students to thrive and
advance their futures, and there is a collective sense of excitement about the future of the College.
Nature of Work:
Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and
objectives of the College.
The primary teaching emphasis area is manufacturing, industrial, materials, mechanical
engineering to include automation, metal processing, advanced manufacturing process, quality, and manufacturing systems. The position also
involves scholarship, student advising, and service to the campus, school, department, and region.
Examples of Work Performed:
1. Contribute to students’ academic growth and development, which includes all of
the following.
A. Teaching, which includes but is not limited to the following:
- Have knowledge of and enthusiasm
for the subject - Maintain competence in the assigned field of specialization and exhibit professional competence in the classroom,
studio or laboratory - Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
- Maintain respect for the student
and the student’s posture as a learner - Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with the course
requirements including specific objectives, and methods of evaluation - Organize course presentations through short-term and
long-range outcomes - Present abstract ideas and theories clearly
- Conduct classroom presentations and activities
utilizing methods appropriate to reach students of varying educational/experiential backgrounds and learning styles - Actively
engage students in lectures, discussions or laboratories - Coordinate handouts, video and/or online materials and/or articles
to update course content - Incorporate new methodologies in teaching and technology into classes
- Encourage
student to think for themselves - Be flexible and innovative with teaching styles and approaches, as appropriate to the
class - Be reliable in meeting scheduled responsibilities
- Be accessible to students; post and maintain office
hours - Provide regular and timely assessment of student progress
- Be fair in examinations and grading
- Participate in program assessment and catalog revisions
- Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary,
revise and update existing courses to maintain relevant and current content. - Participate in program review and updating
requirements
B. Advising students, which includes but is not limited to the following:
- Be knowledgeable about
college policies and program requirements - Help students plan programs of study
- Provide students with advice on
academic issues and career counseling, tutoring, and other academic support resources - Assist in the development,
implementation, and assessment of the departmental enrollment management plan, including serving directly in student recruitment, retention,
and success strategies - Schedule and maintain availability for student advising
- Establish and maintain timely
communication with advisees - Provide leadership and supervision for student organizations and activities
2.
Professional achievement and continual preparation and study through scholarly and creative activity will vary according to the field,
examples of which may include the following:
- A. Participate in academic organizations related to teaching
assignment - B. Give scholarly presentations, workshops or performances
- C. Produce scholarly materials such as
original or applied research, manuscripts, articles, book reviews, musical arrangements, or works of art - D. Engage in appropriate
professional development to enhance performance as faculty member - E. Seek external funding through approved grant and contract work
related to discipline, as appropriate and assigned - F. Provide evidence of achievement within and significance of contributions to
field - G. Provide evidence of quality and originality of thought or work and breadth and depth of perspective
- H. Be willing
and able to continue individual development and professional productivity as a member of the faculty.
3. Professional services
rendered outside the academic discipline in ways other than teaching that contribute to the work of the College vary from individual to
individual. Service to the college and community, and profession related to the professional assignment includes the following:
- A.
Participate in campus and community presentations - B. Serve on discipline, department, school, and campus-wide committees and
initiatives - C. Take an active role in discipline, departmental, and school accreditation and reaccreditation activities, as
appropriate and as assigned - D. Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, consistent with the role and mission
of the institution, school and department - E. Sponsor student organizations, as appropriate and assigned, and participate in
student-based activities - F. Provide leadership in professional organizations and/or good citizenship in the community at large
- G. Foster and sustain collegial relations with campus, community and profession
Secondary Duties: Other duties as assigned by
Dean
Required Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Industrial
Technology or a related area.
Evidence of sufficient course work in appropriate areas or academic fields to satisfy Higher
Learning Commission requirements for teaching at the level.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Terminal degree in Industrial Technology or related area or Master’s Degree in Engineering.
Experience in college teaching and in effectively using technology to facilitate student learning.
5 years relevant
industry experience.
Online teaching experience.
Other
Requirements:
Criminal Background Check
Salary Information:
Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Attractive and comprehensive fringe benefit package.
Rank Information:
To be determined based on qualifications
Tenure Information:
Non-Tenure Track
