Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering_position II

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 in regard to 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 with regard to 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.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering.

• Two years of teaching experience with Hands-On Project Based Learning with topics including C, Python, VHDL, Printed Circuit Board Design, Virtual Instrumentation, Embedded Systems, Communications, FPGA, IoT.

• 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 .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with Simulation and Visualization languages/tools.

• Five years of teaching experience with virtual hands-on courses via the internet.

• Experience with the ABET process.

• Work experience with National/Federal Institutions.

The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions or transfers of individuals into this position.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises students during laboratory work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.

• Knowledge of field of study.

• Knowledge of techniques and practices in field.

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of instructional policies and procedures.

• Skill in operating computers and office machines.

• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

• Ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process, or explain procedures such as how to perform a task to students.

• Ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups.

• Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.

• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.

• Ability to oversee the work of students.

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.

• Ability to communicate effectively in the Navajo and English language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee f requently sits, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and squat.

• Use hands for dexterity of motion, r epetitive movement of both hands .

• Have excellent auditory, visual acuity, and verbal communications skills.

• The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is typically performed within an office, classroom or laboratory.

• Situations occur where surgical masks, safety goggles, gloves and protective face shields may occur.

• Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.

• Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.