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Perry Technical Institute Instructor - Instrumentation, Automation & Robotics Technology Program in Yakima, Washington
INSTRUCTOR
INSTRUMENTATION, AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY
This is full-time, year-round teaching appointment in Quarter two of the Instrumentation, Automation & Robotics Technology program. Working hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM -- 5:00 PM. This position will report to the Instrumentation, Automation & Robotics 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
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Perry Technical Institute pays 100% of employees' medical, dental and vision premiums and 50% for qualified dependents. The benefits package also includes participation in a 401(k) with a 4% match and profit-sharing opportunity, flexible spending plan, employee assistance plan, paid sick leave (accrue 4 hours per pay period), up to 5 paid weeks of scheduled breaks, 14 paid holidays, and 4-day work weeks.
*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.
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certificate of completion from an accredited career school in the subject area(s) taught or associate's degree.
- Previous teaching experience.
- Excellent lecture skills.
- Knowledge and skill in industry.
- 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:
Teach in a hands-on lecture and lab environment.
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