Technical Instructor of Energy Systems

**JOB PURPOSE:** Instructs and facilitates a meaningful and effective learning experience of the course competencies in the classroom, fieldwork, and laboratory settings. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the NTU faculty contract. *This position description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required or assigned to this position.* **JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Selects, prepares, and maintains current curriculum, course outlines, and printed and non-printed instructional materials. Selects and orders course books and materials. - Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning. Encourages student success. - Preparing lesson plans which incorporate varied instructional techniques, multi-media, integration strategies designed to meet the educational, multisocial and emotional needs of the students. - Instructs students in field of study. - Takes, maintains, and submits attendance reports. - Provides assistance to students regarding up-to-date information on degrees or certificates in their educational program. - Maintains accurate files on each advisee, refers students when appropriate to sources of specialized services within the University. - Sets up, plans and supervises work of students, individually or in small groups, in shop or laboratory. - Designs tests and evaluates achievement of students. - Takes all necessary and reasonable safety precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities. - Provides assessments regarding performance measures. - Maintains a current and accurate inventory of all equipment, tools, and supplies. - Evaluates student progress on a regular basis, including progress reports and grades. - Provides feedback on work and assignments to students. - Participates and provides opportunities for students in community service initiatives or projects. - Provides accurate and timely reports as requested. - Assists in program reviews and accreditation guidelines regarding student academic achievement and their success on outcomes. - Participates in and develops efforts to recruit and retain students. - May conduct research in field of study. - Identifies grant opportunities. Prepares and submits proposals. - May be advisor to student clubs. - Holds regular office hours to assist students. - Seeks and assists students in obtaining internships. - Collaborates with colleagues to share experience and knowledge. - Attends and participates in faculty meetings, career and technical education meetings, and other meetings and committees as required. - Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information. - Realigns the current program to the HLC and NATEF requirements. - Oversees NATEF certification, future program goals, and outcomes. - Manages the implementation and outcomes of the curriculum, teaching methodology, and budgets. - Performs other duties as assigned. **SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Supervises students during laboratory work. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:** - Bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy or a related field. - Three years teaching experience in field of study. - Professional excellence, community service and/or publication. - Valid and clean state driver's license. - Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no history of child abuse and/or neglect. **PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:** - Master's degree in Renewable Energy or a related field. - Five years teaching experience in field of study. - Professional excellence, community service and/or publication. - Valid and clean state driver's license. - Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no history of child abuse and/or neglect. ***The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions…