Instructor, Fiber Optic Technician

Overview

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Location:

Metropolitan Campus

Department:
School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Computer Science

Reports To:

Dean of Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering

Employment Type:

Part-Time Faculty

Union Position:
Non-Union

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday Standard College Hours and/or some evenings. The days and hours are flexible, so we can work with the candidate's schedule.

Requisition

Summary:

Provides instructional training for the Certified Fiber Optic Technician and Installer program, a non-credit program within the Workforce, Community and Economic Development Division. Training prepares students to pass FOA’s Certified Fiber Optic Technician Exam.

• Responsible for providing instruction and preparing lesson plans based on established curriculum of The Fiber Optic Association.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of student academic and attendance performance.
• Continually promotes students’ development and effective use of skills in areas such as critical and analytical thinking, evaluation, communication, professionalism, customer service, problem solving, and decision-making.

• 5 years of industry experience in a related field including documented experience installing and testing fiber optic networks.
• Familiarity with Fiber Optic Equipment, Experience with fusion splicing and several termination types, experience testing with visual inspection, VFL, OLTS, OTDR
• Required FOA certification FOA CFOS/I Instructor Certification (must be certified prior to first day of class).
• Applicants meeting these requirements will be required to take one or more online courses and exams on their knowledge and may be required to show evidence of appropriate skills and abilities.
• Knowledge of course curriculum created by the Fiber Optic Association
• Advanced communication (verbal, written, and interpersonal) and organizational skills.
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population.
• Participation in multiple installation jobs, preferably including premises and OSP installations.
• Experience preparing various cable types.

• CRITICAL
  
  COMPETENCIES:
  
  Service Focus, Communication, Quality of Work
• VERY IMPORTANT
  
  COMPETENCIES:
  
  Time Utilization, Collaboration
• IMPORTANT
  
  COMPETENCIES:
  
  Adaptability, Continuous Improvement

• FOA CFOS/I Instructor Certification (must be certified prior to first day of class).

The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
The employee may sit and perform duties with repetitive motions using a computer, and may walk, stand, bend, or carry light items as needed.

Set-Rate Non-Bargaining Part-Time Position:
This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $36.00/ hour.

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended you have these documents ready to attach electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.