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Adjunct Instructor of Power Utility
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Title: Adjunct Instructor of Power Utility
Agency: Danville Community College
Location: Danville - 590
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $700 - $900 per credit hour, commensurate with qualifications
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
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Job Description:
Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.
Danville Community College is seeking an energetic and engaging individual to fill the role of Adjunct Instructor of Power Utility. This position will serve Danville Community College’s CTE division. Instructional workload will be based on current demand and on a contract basis. Instruction will primarily be conducted at EIT building in the Substation/Electrical lab and may be at other locations in the service region of Danville Community College. The successful candidate will possess expertise in utility print reading, transformer technologies, system protection studies, substation diagnostic testing, and comprehensive knowledge of the power grid. This role is pivotal in preparing students for successful careers in the power utility sector by providing them with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Job Duties:
- Prepare for and instruct established and approved curriculum and lesson plans to students in a professional manner
- Must possess ability to prepare/adjust curriculum and training content to relate to various audiences
- Review and discuss syllabi requirements at the start of each term with students
- Answer all student questions as they arise to ensure student understanding and completion of material for substation safety, one-line diagrams, transformers, substation diagnostic and testing.
- Ensure students are aware of safety policies and monitor for correct procedures
- Maintain professionalism within the classroom and coach students on their professionalism
- Manage all classroom activity including lecturing, student assistance, and lab instruction
- Ensure students are attending lab and online coursework
- Resolve attendance issues as needed
- Monitor student grades, and all student interactions in student files and on database in a timely manner
- Advise students on issues affecting their education and provide guidance as needed
- Maintain and monitor lab area for daily instructional activities including equipment setup
- Assist in the maintenance of quality equipment and tools for program use
- Ability to plan, organize, and work independently
- Administer exams and evaluate student progress
- Create an engaging instructional environment to a diverse population of students from various backgrounds
- The ideal candidate will be experienced to provide instruction in several of the following area: basic electrical, controls, scada, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), generation, transmission and distribution, grid and the protection of the grid
- Foster relationships with power utility companies and professionals to enhance industry partnerships.
- Coordinate with industry experts to offer guest lectures, workshops, and real-world case studies
- An Electrical/Electronics Technology diploma (or equivalent i.e., Associate of Applied Science in the field of Electrical, Electronics or Power Utilities)
- 5 years of related industry experience in Power Utility and/or Electrical
- Experience in training others in the Power industry
- The ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student population
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Commitment to the community college mission
- Willingness to learn concepts, equipment and software such as learning management systems as it relates to the courses and programs to be taught
- Skilled in problem-solving and working effectively with administration, faculty, staff and students
- Ability and willingness to market the program to potential students of all ages and backgrounds
- Commitment to teaching excellence with an enthusiasm for teaching
- Ability to use technology to enhance instruction
Experience with the following equipment is highly desirable:
- Electric motors and motor starter circuits and devices
- General electronic test and analysis equipment
- Multimeters
- Oscilloscopes
- Power supplies
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