Great Basin College

Great Basin College

*Revised* Electrical & Instrumentation Instructor

GBC - Elko, NV · Contract

Work authorization required$61k-$100kDetected 30 days ago
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About the role

  • Thank you for your interest in employment with our institution.
  • Job Description Great Basin College is seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical & Instrumentation professional to join our Career and Technical Education team as a Contract Trainer.
  • This is a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track position based at the GBC Elko campus and reporting to the Dean of Industrial Technology and Workforce Development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and teach classes in all aspects of Electrical and Instrumentation Technology.
  • Interact with mining and industry partners to enhance community partnerships.
  • Handle administrative responsibilities related to teaching and program support.
  • Collaborate with the curriculum development team to create training materials that meet the needs of the Nevada mining industry.
  • Assess class outcomes, student engagement, and student satisfaction through self-reflection and student survey, adjusting teaching as necessary to support enrolled trainees.
  • Develop business relationships and build a customer pipeline of targeted prospects in mining and other key sectors to sell GBC Contract Training.
  • Have the ability to cold-call companies via in-person visits, phone calls, emails, and other communication to develop training leads. Follow-up with leads as appropriate.
  • Perform routine maintenance, parts ordering, loading and staging of lab equipment for student usage.
  • ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.

Requirements

  • In lieu of a degree, equivalent work experience of more than five (5) years will be considered.
  • Five (5) years of experience in mining-related electrical and instrumentation repair & maintenance is required.
  • Experience with training others in a workforce setting and presentation skills required.
  • Ability to work as a team member with a genuine spirit of cooperation and flexibility.
  • Evidence of ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
  • Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
  • Direct, guide, and assess students' progress in achieving required competencies.
  • There must be a commitment to the GBC mission to serve rural Nevada and the mining community.
  • Certificate of achievement or higher from a regionally accredited institution in Electrical and Instrumentation Technology or related field. In lieu of a degree, equivalent work experience of more than five (5) years will be considered.
  • Experience in career and technical education and mentoring are strongly preferred.
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Office products.
  • Experience in alternative educational delivery methods or willingness to learn alternative delivery methodology.
  • Willingness and ability to travel by car or truck, often pulling a trailer, throughout the state of Nevada and the Western regional area as needed to campus and industry locations, with or without accommodations as per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Nice to have

  • Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Technology preferred.

Compensation

  • The budgeted salary range for this position is $61,000 - $100,000
  • Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.
  • All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
  • Life insurance, long-term disability
  • Generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
  • Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.
  • Our retirement plan is beyond compare.
  • With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.
  • Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!
  • All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
  • May teach evening and distance education classes.
  • Remarkable Retirement

Equal opportunity

  • The position may require driving to other GBC campuses and/or company sites throughout the region, with or without reasonable accommodation as per the Americans with Disabilities Act, with possible overnight stays to coordinate students and programs throughout the service area.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • GBC is not able to support sponsorship for employment.

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