Hydraulics Instructor, Adjunct

College Overview:

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it?s an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken?s modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College?s three-pronged approach to teaching ? hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism ? gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Purpose of the Role and Scope of Responsibility: Prepares for and teaches for-credit and customized non-credit courses and conducts labs as assigned by the department chair of the Industrial Technology department.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches assigned theory and lab classes. Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab. Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.

• Instructs and evaluates students in a live work setting who are performing industrial maintenance, to include instruction in shop safety.

• Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken?s safety standards.

• Assists in the maintenance of lab and classroom equipment.

• Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.

• Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.

• Participates in available training to keep current in Industrial Technology.

• Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.

Qualifications:

• AS degree in Industrial Technology or related engineering field.
• Five years or more of industrial technology experience.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Ability to assemble, repair, and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and drawings.
• Mechanically inclined and experienced with mechanical repairs on industrial equipment.