Engineering Instructor

Location: Calmar

Position Title Engineering Instructor Posting Number F00214 Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Work Schedule Salary Per hiring guidelines Posted At Campus/Center Peosta Location Peosta, Iowa

Position Summary Information

Job Goal

Northeast Iowa Community College is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as an Instructor for the Engineering Technology (AAS) program. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing instruction and technical leadership for a specific suite of courses within the 71-credit curriculum. This role focuses on mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and automation systems.

Qualifications

Qualifications

* Educational Requirement:
Must meet institutional faculty standards for technical instruction; program admission for students requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

* Technical Proficiency:
Demonstrated expertise in AutoCAD, GD&T, and industrial robotics.

* Instructional Agility:
Ability to adapt technical curriculum to online or hybrid formats as necessitated by the educational plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Instructor will lead classroom and laboratory experiences for the following courses:

* Design and Drafting:
Deliver foundational and advanced instruction in Introduction to CAD:
AutoCAD (CAD:172), Engineering Drawings (DRF:141), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (CAD:237), and Engineering Graphics & Design (EGT:192).

* Core Engineering Technology:
Facilitate the Introduction to Engineering Technology (EGT:114) course.

* Manufacturing and Automation:
Instruct students in Introduction to Lean Manufacturing (MFG:516) and Introduction to Automation Systems/Robotics (ELT:715). In addition to other CBE coursework based on experience.

* Capstone Mentorship:
Oversee the final Design Project (EGT:188), ensuring students integrate cross-disciplinary skills into a comprehensive technical solution.

Essential Functions

Competency-Based Education (CBE) Implementation

This position operates within a Competency-Based Education framework. The Instructor is expected to:

* Facilitate Mastery-Based Learning:
Focus instructional efforts on ensuring students demonstrate specific industry competencies rather than completing fixed hours of seat time.

* Academic Rigor:
Ensure all students achieve a minimum grade of a B in required core coursework for program completion.

* Pace Management:
Support students as they navigate prerequisites, such as requiring EGT:114 prior to enrollment in EGT:192, and DRF:141 as a prerequisite or corequisite for CAD:237.

* Safety Oversight:
Verify that all students complete the required ten-hour OSHA training during their first term of enrollment and lab management.

Administrative and Student Support

* Advising:
Collaborate with academic advisors, success coaches, and faculty to discuss course availability and student educational plans.

* Assessment:
Review student entry requirements, including ALEKS math scores and reading assessment scores, to ensure appropriate course placement and student readiness.

* Continuous Improvement:
Maintain and update the Educational Plan to reflect current industry standards and Department of Education requirements.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 03/04/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants