Electrical Technology Department Head

Job Details

Level Management Job Location Oklahoma Technical College - Tulsa, OK Position Type Full Time Job Category Education

Description

Oklahoma Technical College is searching for an Electrical Technology Department Head/Instructor! As a professional in the industry, you will use your career experience to educate the next generation of electrical technicians with the fundamentals of electrical technology, ensuring that they gain the knowledge and skills that are required for entry-level employment as technicians in the design, operation, service, repair, and installation of electrical systems and equipment. The Program combines theory with practical hands-on training designed to simulate the actual work environment and skills needed to excel in this field. The purpose of the Electrical Technology Department Head/Instructor is to provide leadership to department faculty and manage the day-to-day functioning of the program by providing quality education and training, relevant to current industry standards, and to ensure students’ success in the electrical technology field. The Department Head provides excellent learning experiences, facilitates the learning process, seeks and provides professional development opportunities, contributes to the development of curriculum courses/programs, and interacts with community/industry members.

Must hold a valid Oklahoma Journeyman license or Unlimited Electrical Contractor license with a minimum of five years of verifiable Electrical Technology field experience is required; ten years of experience is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. Diploma in the Electrical Technology field preferred; Leadership experience preferred. Technical college teaching experience is a plus.

Full-time, Monday through Thursday Friday, with occasional evenings/weekends for college events. This position is a salaried role that will require flexible scheduling to meet the department's needs. Great benefits! Licensed by OBPVS

Full-time with great benefits! This position is a salaried role that will require flexible scheduling to meet the department's needs. On-campus Monday through Thursday, 6:30am - 5:00 pm, occasional Friday remote hours. Licensed by OBPVS.

Responsibilities:

Department Head - As a Department Head, you will ensure the proper management and educational focus of the department.

• Provide the necessary leadership to facilitate continued strength and continuity in the department
• Create an environment of excellence in customer service with a focus on servant leadership toward students, faculty and staff
• Hold instructors accountable for required duties; provide instructors with counsel, assistance, training and performance improvement as needed
• Observe and evaluate in classroom instruction recommending needed improvements for instructors
• Enforce consistency with syllabus, lesson plans and other program components
• Develop curriculum and lesson plans, design program with assistance from the Director of Education; evaluate and recommend the adoption of textbooks, teaching aids, materials and programs to improve instruction
• In collaboration with the Program Advisory Committee, review textbooks and curriculum and propose catalog changes when necessary to prepare graduates for the workplace
• Stay current with the guidelines set forth by accreditation bodies and program societies (i.e. ACCSC, CIB, OSHA, etc). Be the point of contact for your program during accreditation reviews and other visits
• Manage the department budget, supply requests, maintain expenses, and assist in inventory control
• Act as liaison between team and other college departments including, but not limited to: management, maintenance, human resources, career services and registrar, etc.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Attend all Department Head meetings and other management meetings as required
• Work with Admissions to meet prospective students in person, via Zoom, or by telephone
• Collaborate with Career Services by meeting to review the placement of graduates
• Perform other job related duties as assigned
• Report directly to the Campus Director

Instructor

Instruction will combine classroom and hands-on lab training. Instructors are responsible for sound educational practices and the academic development of each student, manage the classroom environment, and promote a positive and engaging learning experience, providing support, and tutoring as needed. Instructors are to “model" the professional behaviors, language, and activities expected of our students.

• Teach students in person through lectures, discussions, and in the lab with hands-on training
• Counsel students in a professional manner, offering constructive, encouraging, and timely feedback
• Develop curriculum (course outline or syllabus), plan lessons and assignments, teach courses, prepare teaching materials and labs
• Assesses students’ progress by grading assignments, exams, and other work
• Provides individual tutoring or remedial instruction to students who require it
• Model the CARES philosophy (Courtesy, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Success)
• Have a thorough understanding of electrical mechanics as it applies to construction
• Instruct students in electrical service and repair with a customer service focus
• Demonstrate systemic problem-solving strategies in the electrical service setting
• Prepare students to pursue electrical journeyman’s licensure
• Instruct in process-specific specialized electrical equipment and tools
• Lecture and laboratory instruction focusing on up to date industry equipment and processes
• Demonstrate accurate use of trade specific jargon
• Instruct students in industry safety and safe service practices
• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes
• Maintain equipment and other assets pursuant to maintenance, storage and security procedures
• Strong desire to see students succeed as electrical technicians
• Advocates for and supports the college through extracurricular activities and attending events and meetings, as required (e.g., Graduation Ceremonies, Fundraising events, Open houses, Faculty Forums, Team/Department Meetings, etc.)

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• Paid holidays, Birthday, Bereavement, and Volunteer Day
• Educational Assistance Program
• 401k retirement plan and 4% match
• Free monthly student services at Clary Sage College and Community Care College

Who We Are:

Community HigherEd Institute is Oklahoma’s only private non-profit technical college system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is dedicated to improving the lives of aspiring professionals through its three campuses: Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and Oklahoma Technical College.

Established in 1995, The College’s mission is to transform lives and contribute to society by providing career-focused higher education opportunities that empower students to obtain successful employment, develop leadership skills, and serve their communities. The College culture is encapsulated in the C.A.R.E.S acronym that highlights the engrained mentality of all faculty, staff, and administration: courtesy, accountability, respect, excellence, and success.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must have a working knowledge of instructional theory and terminology with basic education principles, practices, and methodologies
• Proven coaching and development skills, including demonstrated ability to support and teach
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills and organizational skills
• Proficient in Google Suite, MS Office, and other basic campus management software
• Excellent presentation, public speaking, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in adult education, development and program administration a plus

Education and Experience:

• A valid Oklahoma Journeyman’s License or Unlimited Electrical Contractor License is a compliance requirement
• A minimum of five years’ verifiable electrician field experience with an emphasis on construction electrical is required; ten years’ experience is preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Diploma in the Electrical Technology field is a plus
• Technical college teaching experience preferred
• Leadership experience preferred
• Experience in a non-profit setting is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods either sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing in a classroom or lab environment.
• Ability to navigate to and walk around all areas of the college campuses, including stairs.
• Ability to sit, stoop, bend, lie on their back, and work overhead. They will be required to be on their feet for most of the instructional period to best monitor student work and behaviors in open and enclosed work areas. The individual is required to lift 50 pounds from the floor to standard working height and return on a regular basis, and have the ability to move equipment that is several hundred pounds.