Job Summary

Duties include curriculum design and development; instruction, recruitment, and advisement of students; budgeting; and management of adjunct faculty. Responsible for the ongoing development, implementation and instruction of the Plumbing and Pipefitting program courses across multiple campuses.  The program director will be responsible for teaching a minimum of 20 contact hours of day or evening instructional courses per semester.  Courses will be a combination of face to face, online or hybrid as necessary. Duties also include participation in college committees and participation in professional enhancement. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues. Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts and duties as otherwise assigned.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Knowledge of best practices, rules, and testing needs;
• Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smaller tasks;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs;
• Skill in accurate recordkeeping;
• Organizational skills;
• Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public;
• Decision making and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional classroom/lab/clinical environment.  This role routinely uses standard office/classroom/lab equipment and technologies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift or move classroom/lab equipment and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time instructional/administrative position.  Work load is Monday-Friday with possible evenings or weekends based on needs.

Travel

Travel to other campuses and sites is required.

Required Education and Experience

• Diploma Plumbing and Pipefitting Technology from an accredited institution
• Ga Certified Construction Industry Licensing Board (GCILB) Master Plumbing License or CBILB Journeyman Plumber
• Three (3) years out of past seven (7) years of direct industry experience
• Three (3) years of Supervisory Experience
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in related field
• Ten (10) + years of in-field experience
• Directly Related Teaching experience at the post-secondary level
• Additional Industry certifications
• Knowledge of discipline specific state standards
• Knowledge and experience in the use of the Internet, Email, Windows, Microsoft Office, KMS, Blackboard, Banner, TaskStream

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notes

1. Unofficial Transcripts, resume, and proof of applicable certifications\licensure are required for consideration. Official transcripts and prior employment verification required within 30 days of hire for continuous employment.
2. Selected candidate must successfully complete a background check to include employment references, criminal history, and verification of employment prior to hire. 
3. West Georgia Technical College is not currently sponsoring work visas at this time.
4. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
5. WGTC reserves the right to close positions at any time.

 Employment Policy

The Technical College System of Georgia and West Georgia Technical College do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law) in educational programs, activities, admissions or employment. All applicants will be considered; however, only selected applicants may be interviewed.  Approval of employment does not constitute a contract.  Continued employment is contingent upon job performance and funding.