Faculty Posting

JOB POSTING/TITLE: Mechatronics Instructor

Posting Type: Internal / External

Job Location: Fond du Lac Campus

Applications are being accepted for a full-time Mechatronics Instructor at Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac campus. The primary teaching responsibility will be in the Mechatronics program, however, class assignments may vary from term to term. This instructor may be asked to teach at various business locations within the Moraine Park District, and may be required to teach on evenings and weekends. This position reports to the Dean of Trades and Manufacturing.

Beginning Date: January 2010

Characteristic Duties / Responsibilities:

Provide learner-centered, active learning environments and activities for students regardless of delivery format: traditional classroom, video-based, independent study, Interactive Video Conferencing (IVC), accelerated, self-paced, on-line (internet), or others as appropriate.
Working within the District policies, provide instruction in the Mechatronics Program as assigned.
Participate actively in the work of the work team and other teams of the College.
Assist in the ongoing development of and revision of performance-based curriculum using the Worldwide Instructional Design System (WIDS) model. Plan instruction and materials that incorporate a variety of learning styles and intelligence to enable students to achieve course outcomes in accordance with College, workteam and legal guidelines.
Maintain required district reports and student records.
Monitor student progress and participate in student evaluation according to the concepts of Performance Based Instruction (PBI).
Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to support the primary system of teaching and learning, and to foster a learner-centered environment incorporating MPTC's standards of teaching excellence.
Provide occupational information and guidance to students.
Assist in marketing and promotional activities for the program.
Develop professionally through an individualized professional growth plan which provides for continuous improvement and which may include internal and external training, in-service activities and occupational and technological updates

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

Working knowledge of active teaching techniques, core ability integration and performance assessment.
Ability to communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to design and write performance-based curriculum.
Ability to participate in teams and processes effectively.
Ability to use PC computers for teaching (powerpoints, excel, word processing, e-mails, curriculum development and internet research)
Ability to use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Robots.

Qualifications:

area 620 certification requirements

Salary Range: 178 - Day Salary Schedule for 2009-10 (Based on a 178-day contract, salary range is $43,702 - $60,883 for a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and appropriate experience. The salary range is $49,893 - $65,017 for a Master's Degree and appropriate experience.)

Benefits:

Group Health Insurance	Paid Holidays
Group Dental Insurance	Accumulative Sick Leave
Group Vision Insurance	Long-term Disability
Group Life Insurance	Employee Assistance Program
WI Retirement System	Tuition Reimbursement

APPLICATIONS: A completed Moraine Park Technical College Management/Confidential/Faculty application should be sent directly to:

Human Resources Office
Moraine Park Technical College
235 North National Avenue
P.O. Box 1940
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1940
920-924-6300
Apply Now!

NOTES:	*	The application form itself must be fully completed. Indicating "see resume" in blanks does not constitute a completed application and may result in disqualification.
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	*	Moraine Park Technical College conducts criminal arrest and conviction records checks on all management, supervisory and confidential, faculty, support professional, temporary and call staff faculty applicants who are recommended for employment.

Applicants with disabilities who need accommodations should contact the
Human Resources Office, 920-924-3232 or TTY 920-929-2109.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH THE CLOSE OF THE BUSINESS DAY (4:30 p.m.) November 5, 2009 .

Moraine Park Technical College is an equal opportunity/access employer and educator

Status: Draft