Residential/Industrial/Commercial Electricity Technology Program Associate Instructor – Riverbend Maximum Security Institution

Classification: Exempt – Full-time
Direct supervision received from: Correctional Programs Coordinator 1
Functional supervision received from: TCATN Vice President
Office Location(s): 7475 Cockrill Bend Blvd., Nashville, TN 37209
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(Work/Life Balance schedule of 37.5 hours)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, résumé and TCAT Nashville application via email, fax, or mail to:
Email: rachel.white@tcatnashville.edu
Fax: 615-425-5582
Tennessee College of Applied Tech - Nashville
ATTN: Human Resources
100 White Bridge Road
Nashville, TN 37209
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Required Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or G.E.D. Equivalency. Vocational or Technical School certification, training or apprenticeship in residential, industrial, commercial electricity required.
  • Master Technician License required.
  • Three (3) years of successful recent employment experience in the specialty area to be taught beyond the normal learning period/generally 4 years.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree preferred.
  • Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop course of study and conduct training program in specialty area.
  • Confer with administration to gain knowledge and better understand changes in policies, procedures, and technologies.
  • Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods utilizing knowledge of specific training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individualized and group instruction, lecture, demonstration, and conference.
  • Select or develop teaching aids, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, and reference materials.
  • Test trainees to measure progress and evaluate effectiveness of instruction.
  • Select or develop specifications for machines, equipment, and tools; maintain good physical condition in classroom and/or shop.
  • Maintain student records and reports.
  • Responsible for student placement and assist with student follow-up.
  • Cooperate with outside agencies; work with program advisory committees; conduct visits to business and industry; establish and maintain good public relations with the schools general public.
  • Participate in recruitment of students.
  • Instruct students in safety and practice good safety habits.
  • Supervise students that are participating in cooperative education.
  • Participate in professional development and growth annually.
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President and/or Assistant President of the school.

Skills

  • Must possess a complete and thorough knowledge of procedures and methods related to teaching.
  • Willingness to remain current in the technological changes of the industry.
  • Must possess skills and knowledge to teach basic electricity, blueprint reading, electrical 
  • codes, circuitry, electrical installation, distribution, hydraulics, programmable controls, 
  • industrial robotics and signal systems, and troubleshooting.
  • Possess good character, mature attitude, stable personality, and exhibit evidence of 
  • potential ability to instruct.
  • Requires initiative and cooperation, i.e., to plan and organize work without close supervision; show initiative and perseverance in satisfying student and community needs; ability and possess a desire to in teract with other faculty, staff and students.
  • Possess good organizational, mathematical, language, writing and communication skills.

Salary Range

Commensurate with education and experience.