PLC INSTRUCTOR
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
This is a full-time, year-round teaching appointment in Quarter 4 of the Electrical Technology program. Working hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM. This position will report to the Electrical Technology Department Head.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Duties are performed in a classroom and lab environment. Working conditions will align with the career and technical education field as follows:
Career and technical education teachers, especially those in postsecondary schools, teach courses and develop lesson plans. [They will normally work in a building and perform tasks such as word processing, telephone calls, emails, and lecturing. Career and technical educators will also spend time supervising students in a simulated lab environment.]
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Career and Technical Education Teachers, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/career-and-technical-education-teachers.htm (visited July 12, 2020).
This is an exempt, full-time, regular position.
SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $80,000 Per Year
PTI offers a comprehensive benefits package:
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- PTI pays 100% of employees’ medical, dental and vision premiums and 60% for qualified dependents
- Paid Life Flight Network membership
- Flexible spending plan
- Employee assistance program
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- 401(k) with a 4% match and profit-sharing opportunity
- Paid sick leave (accrue 4 hours per pay period)
- 5 paid weeks of scheduled breaks
- 14 paid holidays
- 4-day work weeks
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have three (3) years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught, as required by all faculty teaching technical and occupationally related courses in non-degree program.
- PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to interface with business and professional constituents.
- Ability to operate a computer.
- Will on occasion be required to drive on behalf of Perry Technical Institute. Employee must possess a working vehicle, hold a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and produce proof of insurance.
- Must be willing to consent to a drug test.
- Must be able to read, speak, and effectively communicate in English.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certificate of completion from an accredited career school in the subject area(s) taught or associate degree.
- Previous teaching experience.
- Excellent lecture skills.
- Knowledge and skill in industry.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC software.
- Ability to integrate industry scenarios and role playing into instruction.
- Ability to contribute to curriculum development and skilled at bringing the business community to the classroom.
- Experience with Learning Resource Systems (LRS).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Instructing PLC programming fundamentals: Setting up PLC processor, creation of ladder diagrams and function blocks, addressing schemes, and PLC memory organization.
- Teach in a hands-on lecture and lab environment.
- Participate in course and program development.
- Maintain compliance with state and national accrediting agencies.
- Remain current in industry.
- Interact with other departments in pursuing the institution’s goals and objectives, including Admissions and Career Services.
- Complete and maintain an ongoing professional growth plan.
- Attend and complete new instructor orientation and training.
- Grade, assess and document student progress and attendance using Perry Tech’s LRS.
- Provide student advising on progress as per Perry Tech policy.
- Attend routine department meetings.
- Attend routine faculty meetings.
- Participate in various Perry Tech committees as assigned (safety, strategic planning, etc.).
- Conduct program tours.
- Attend and participate in Perry Tech “Open House” events.
- Attend and complete various yearly Perry Tech issued trainings.
- Have good attendance and the ability to work well with others.
- Other duties as assigned.