Cape Fear Community College Hiring for Program Director, Mechanical Engineering at Wilmgton, NC Full Time

DEFINITION:

To lead, oversee, give technical direction and provide classroom and laboratory
instruction, while also performing a variety of administrative tasks for the Mechanical Engineering Program for the college.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives general supervision from the Department Chair, Applied
  Technologies

• Provides Technical direction to others in the program.

ESSENTIAL AND
OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are
not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Provide quality current and relevant
  instruction for workforce preparation in the Mechanical Engineering Program and activities that incorporate current technology and effective
  methods of instruction that meet the needs of employers.

• Plan, direct, and participate in the instruction for Mechanical
  Engineering Programs; develop supplemental materials and tests; maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.

• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for Mechanical Engineering
  Programs, including curriculum development and instructional coordination; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and
  staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.

• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and
  effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal
  reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the Applied Technologies Department Chair.

Other Important Functions:

• Assess material, supply, and equipment needs for Mechanical Engineering
  Programs; submit requests to the Program Director for the ordering of supplies

• Coordinate the academic program efforts
  to recruit and retain students; coordinate the development, review, and revision of program publications, publicity and other community
  relations’ activities.

• Coordinate activities with student services in the implementation of CFCC Mechanical
  Engineering Programs admission, progression, and graduation policies.

• Coordinate the selection, use and maintenance of
  equipment and facilities assigned to the program; may identify, negotiate and contract for educational facilities and locations.

• Ensure the adherence to safe and appropriate work practices and procedures.

• Perform related duties and
  responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge
of:

• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

• Principles and procedures
  of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment.

• Principles and practices
  of curriculum development and instructional strategies.

• Current trends, research and development in the area of
  assignment.

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies,
  procedures, rules and regulations.

• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and
  regulations.

• Analyze problems; identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement
  recommendations in support of goals.

• Effectively direct the provisions of the academic area to which assigned in support
  of the college programs.

• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.

• Establish and maintain
  cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives,
  policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with others
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously

• Maintain
  physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied
     tasks simultaneously 
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds

• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to
     questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum
Education/Training:

• AAS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from a
  regionally accredited college or university.

Minimum Experience:

• At
  least five (5) years of professional experience in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a closely related field.

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in
  Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university

• At
  least seven (7) years professional industrial experience in Mechatronics, Industrial Systems Technology, Electrical/Electronic Technology or
  a closely related field.

• Some previous teaching experience

Special Instructions to
Applicants:

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be
  submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.

• Candidates are
  required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of
  education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.

• Candidates who have obtained their
  education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential
  evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master’s degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the
  United States.

• To claim veterans’ preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of
  Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.